Information about #A59D31 color

#A59D31 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A59D31 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(165, 157, 49) (64.7% red, 61.6% green, 19.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 3 / 45 / 35 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A59D31 is a pleasantly vivid yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Golden Lime (#9A9739). Nearby in the Register you will also find Reef Gold (#A98D36) and Karma (#B6A237).

In RGB terms — rgb(165, 157, 49) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, black text reaches a 7.5:1 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.

#A59D31 color variations

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#A59D31 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 #A59D31

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

Reef Gold color link
Reef Gold

#A98D36

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

Pomelo color link
Pomelo

#96A53C

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Sahara color link
Sahara

#B79826

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Luxor Gold color link
Luxor Gold

#AB8D3F

Citron color link
Citron

#9FA91F

Alpine color link
Alpine

#AD8A3B

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A59D31
  • RGB165, 157, 49
  • CMYK0, 3, 45, 35
  • HSL56°, 54%, 42%
  • HSL Precise55.862°, 54.206%, 41.961%
  • HSV56°, 70%, 65%
  • HSB56°, 70%, 65%
  • HEX IDA59D31
  • DECIMAL ID10853681
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.2%
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