Information about #A16F02 color

#A16F02 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A16F02 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(161, 111, 2) — 63.1% red, 43.5% green, 0.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 20 / 62 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A16F02 is a maximally vivid amber-leaning orange that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Strong Gamboge (#A86900). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Gamboge Orange (#996600) and Yellowish Brown (#9B7A01).

In RGB terms — rgb(161, 111, 2) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A16F02 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A16F02 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#A16F02 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #A16F02

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Gold color link
Gold

#A57C00

Porcupine color link
Porcupine

#936900

Puke Brown color link
Puke Brown

#947706

Strong Amber color link
Strong Amber

#A87E00

Ginger color link
Ginger

#B06500

Poo color link
Poo

#8F7303

Golden Curry color link
Golden Curry

#A47D0E

Baby Poop color link
Baby Poop

#937C00

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A16F02
  • RGB161, 111, 2
  • CMYK0, 20, 62, 37
  • CSSrgb(161, 111, 2)
  • HSL41°, 98%, 32%
  • HSL Precise41.132°, 97.546%, 31.961%
  • HSV41°, 99%, 63%
  • HSB41°, 99%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.008
  • GLSLvec3(0.631, 0.435, 0.008)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.631, 0.435, 0.008, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.631, 0.435, 0.008)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB0.8%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA16F02
  • DECIMAL ID10579714
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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