Information about #A1A197 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A1A197 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(161, 161, 151) (63.1% red, 63.1% green, 59.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 4 / 37 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A1A197 presents itself as a muted, almost neutral neutral grey — one that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Star Dust (#A0A197). Slightly further away sit Delta Grey (#A5A395) and Iron (#A19D94).

The recipe behind #A1A197 is rgb(161, 161, 151), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A1A197: 8.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.6:1 for white. No one has named #A1A197 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A1A197 color variations

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#A1A197 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 #A1A197

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

Star Dust color link
Star Dust

#A0A197

Delta Grey color link
Delta Grey

#A5A395

Iron color link
Iron

#A19D94

Quarter Tapa color link
Quarter Tapa

#A3A49C

Transmission color link
Transmission

#9FA19E

Cement color link
Cement

#A5A391

Greyish color link
Greyish

#A8A495

#A1A197 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A1A197
  • RGB161, 161, 151
  • CMYK0, 0, 4, 37
  • HSL60°, 5%, 61%
  • HSL Precise60°, 5.051%, 61.176%
  • HSV60°, 6%, 63%
  • HSB60°, 6%, 63%
  • HEX IDA1A197
  • DECIMAL ID10592663
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.2%
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