Information about #998915 color

#998915 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #998915 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(153, 137, 21) (60% red, 53.7% green, 8.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 52 / 40 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #998915 reads as a energetic, saturated golden 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 Dark Yellow (#9B870C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Alibi (#988422) and Luxury Gold (#A48111).

The recipe behind #998915 is rgb(153, 137, 21), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #998915 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#998915 color variations

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#998915 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 #998915

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

Dark Yellow color link
Dark Yellow

#9B870C

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Luxury Gold color link
Luxury Gold

#A48111

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Golden Curry color link
Golden Curry

#A47D0E

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Diarrhea color link
Diarrhea

#9F8303

Dark Mustard color link
Dark Mustard

#A88905

Hazel color link
Hazel

#8E7618

#998915 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#998915
  • RGB153, 137, 21
  • CMYK0, 6, 52, 40
  • HSL53°, 76%, 34%
  • HSL Precise52.727°, 75.862%, 34.118%
  • HSV53°, 86%, 60%
  • HSB53°, 86%, 60%
  • HEX ID998915
  • DECIMAL ID10062101
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
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