Information about #A2A51D color

#A2A51D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A2A51D is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(162, 165, 29) — 63.5% red, 64.7% green, 11.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 1 / 0 / 53 / 35. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A2A51D presents itself as a strongly colored sunny yellow — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Citron (#9FA91F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Vomit (#A2A415) and Lucky (#AB9A1C).

The recipe behind #A2A51D is rgb(162, 165, 29), with green as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #A2A51D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.6:1. No one has named #A2A51D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A2A51D color variations

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#A2A51D 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 #A2A51D

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

Citron color link
Citron

#9FA91F

Vomit color link
Vomit

#A2A415

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Limelight color link
Limelight

#99AD25

Impromptu color link
Impromptu

#9BB123

Sickly Green color link
Sickly Green

#94B21C

Icky Green color link
Icky Green

#8FAE22

Earls Green color link
Earls Green

#B8A722

Pea Green color link
Pea Green

#8EAB12

Puke Green color link
Puke Green

#9AAE07

Sick Green color link
Sick Green

#9DB92C

#A2A51D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A2A51D
  • RGB162, 165, 29
  • CMYK1, 0, 53, 35
  • HSL61°, 70%, 38%
  • HSL Precise61.324°, 70.103%, 38.039%
  • HSV61°, 82%, 65%
  • HSB61°, 82%, 65%
  • HEX IDA2A51D
  • DECIMAL ID10659101
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB64.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
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