Information about #514A0D color

#514A0D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#514A0D falls into the Yellow Color FamilyHigh Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(81, 74, 13) — 31.8% red, 29% green, 5.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 3 / 27 / 68. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #514A0D reads as a vivid, lively yellow and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Bronzetone (#4D400F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Green Brown (#544E03) and Xander (#44500C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(81, 74, 13)), which gives #514A0D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#514A0D color variations

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#514A0D 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 #514A0D

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

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Green Brown color link
Green Brown

#544E03

Xander color link
Xander

#44500C

Pineapple color link
Pineapple

#563C0D

Mud Brown color link
Mud Brown

#60460F

Deep Gold color link
Deep Gold

#594E00

Deep Amber color link
Deep Amber

#594300

Saratoga color link
Saratoga

#555B10

Verdun Green color link
Verdun Green

#495400

Lucy Green color link
Lucy Green

#4B531E

Deep Olive color link
Deep Olive

#595900

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#514A0D
  • RGB81, 74, 13
  • CMYK0, 3, 27, 68
  • CSSrgb(81, 74, 13)
  • HSL54°, 72%, 18%
  • HSL Precise53.824°, 72.34%, 18.431%
  • HSV54°, 84%, 32%
  • HSB54°, 84%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.290, 0.051)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.290, 0.051, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.290, 0.051)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.1%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID514A0D
  • DECIMAL ID5327373
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01