Information about #978121 color

#978121 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #978121 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(151, 129, 33) (59.2% red, 50.6% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 46 / 41 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #978121 reads as a energetic, saturated yellow and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Alibi (#988422). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Hacienda (#9E8022) and Lemon Ginger (#968428).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(151, 129, 33)), which gives #978121 its character. If you plan to put text on a #978121 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 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.

#978121 color variations

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

#978121 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#978121 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#978121 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#978121 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#978121 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #978121

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

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Hazel color link
Hazel

#8E7618

Bistre Brown color link
Bistre Brown

#967117

Luxury Gold color link
Luxury Gold

#A48111

Corn Harvest color link
Corn Harvest

#8D702A

Dark Yellow color link
Dark Yellow

#9B870C

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

#978121 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#978121
  • RGB151, 129, 33
  • CMYK0, 9, 46, 41
  • HSL49°, 64%, 36%
  • HSL Precise48.814°, 64.13%, 36.078%
  • HSV49°, 78%, 59%
  • HSB49°, 78%, 59%
  • HEX ID978121
  • DECIMAL ID9928993
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB50.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
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