Information about #A74F2C color

#A74F2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A74F2C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(167, 79, 44) (65.5% red, 31% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 35 / 48 / 35 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A74F2C is a pleasantly vivid warm orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rose Of Sharon (#AC512D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Hazard (#A3532A) and Red Stage (#AD522E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(167, 79, 44)), which gives #A74F2C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 5.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A74F2C color variations

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#A74F2C 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 #A74F2C

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

Hazard color link
Hazard

#A3532A

Red Stage color link
Red Stage

#AD522E

Rich Gold color link
Rich Gold

#A15226

Vesuvius color link
Vesuvius

#A85533

Red Ochre color link
Red Ochre

#9F5233

Birch Brown color link
Birch Brown

#B14A30

Vindaloo color link
Vindaloo

#A74F20

Piper color link
Piper

#9D5432

Hawaiian Tan color link
Hawaiian Tan

#99522B

Fiery Orange color link
Fiery Orange

#B1592F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A74F2C
  • RGB167, 79, 44
  • CMYK0, 35, 48, 35
  • CSSrgb(167, 79, 44)
  • HSL17°, 58%, 41%
  • HSL Precise17.073°, 58.294%, 41.373%
  • HSV17°, 74%, 65%
  • HSB17°, 74%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.655
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.655, 0.310, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.655, 0.310, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.655, 0.310, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA74F2C
  • DECIMAL ID10964780
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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