Information about #A49C41 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#A49C41 falls into the Yellow Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(164, 156, 65) — 64.3% red, 61.2% green, 25.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 3 / 39 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A pleasantly vivid sunny yellow, #A49C41 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Moderate Gold (#A89C4A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Golden Lime (#9A9739) and Moderate Amber (#A8914A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(164, 156, 65)), which gives #A49C41 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 7.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A49C41 color variations

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#A49C41 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 #A49C41

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

Golden Lime color link
Golden Lime

#9A9739

Luxor Gold color link
Luxor Gold

#AB8D3F

Pomelo color link
Pomelo

#96A53C

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Reef Gold color link
Reef Gold

#A98D36

Brass color link
Brass

#B5A642

#A49C41 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A49C41
  • RGB164, 156, 65
  • CMYK0, 3, 39, 36
  • HSL55°, 43%, 45%
  • HSL Precise55.152°, 43.231%, 44.902%
  • HSV55°, 60%, 64%
  • HSB55°, 60%, 64%
  • HEX IDA49C41
  • DECIMAL ID10787905
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.5%
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