Information about #917D2B color

#917D2B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #917D2B belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(145, 125, 43) — 56.9% red, 49% green, 16.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 8 / 40 / 43. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#917D2B is a confidently colored golden yellow that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Lemon Ginger (#968428). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ventura (#907C38) and Alibi (#988422).

The recipe behind #917D2B is rgb(145, 125, 43), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #917D2B: 5.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.1:1 for white. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #917D2B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#917D2B color variations

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#917D2B 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 #917D2B

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

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Ventura color link
Ventura

#907C38

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Corn Harvest color link
Corn Harvest

#8D702A

Finch Brown color link
Finch Brown

#957B38

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Moss color link
Moss

#8B7D3A

Wood color link
Wood

#966F33

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Cheers color link
Cheers

#916A2D

#917D2B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#917D2B
  • RGB145, 125, 43
  • CMYK0, 8, 40, 43
  • HSL48°, 54%, 37%
  • HSL Precise48.235°, 54.255%, 36.863%
  • HSV48°, 70%, 57%
  • HSB48°, 70%, 57%
  • HEX ID917D2B
  • DECIMAL ID9534763
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB56.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
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