Information about #A1974D color

#A1974D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A1974D is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(161, 151, 77) — 63.1% red, 59.2% green, 30.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 4 / 33 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A1974D presents itself as a softly balanced golden yellow — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Moderate Gold (#A89C4A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Moderate Amber (#A8914A) and Gingko (#A59C55).

In RGB terms — rgb(161, 151, 77) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A1974D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 3.0:1. #A1974D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A1974D color variations

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

#A1974D 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 #A1974D

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

Gingko color link
Gingko

#A59C55

Crisp Green color link
Crisp Green

#959552

Police Khaki color link
Police Khaki

#A38F58

Willow Tea color link
Willow Tea

#9C8A4D

Dark Sand color link
Dark Sand

#A88F59

Rustic Brass color link
Rustic Brass

#9A925B

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Teak color link
Teak

#AB8953

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A1974D
  • RGB161, 151, 77
  • CMYK0, 4, 33, 37
  • CSSrgb(161, 151, 77)
  • HSL53°, 35%, 47%
  • HSL Precise52.857°, 35.294%, 46.667%
  • HSV53°, 52%, 63%
  • HSB53°, 52%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • GLSLvec3(0.631, 0.592, 0.302)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.631, 0.592, 0.302, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.631, 0.592, 0.302)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA1974D
  • DECIMAL ID10590029
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01