Information about #A6B37A color

#A6B37A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#A6B37A falls into the Yellow Color FamilyMild Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(166, 179, 122) — 65.1% red, 70.2% green, 47.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 5 / 0 / 22 / 30. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A6B37A presents itself as a moderately toned sunny yellow — one that carries an easy, daylight feel. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Grayish Olive (#A8A87D). Slightly further away sit Iguana Green (#9CB071) and Grayish Lime Green (#9EA87D).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(166, 179, 122)), which gives #A6B37A its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A6B37A: 9.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.2:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A6B37A color variations

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#A6B37A 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 #A6B37A

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

Iguana Green color link
Iguana Green

#9CB071

Olivine color link
Olivine

#9AB973

Tan Green color link
Tan Green

#A9BE70

Locust color link
Locust

#A2A580

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Stun color link
Stun

#A7AC8B

Caper color link
Caper

#AFC182

Iko color link
Iko

#B3AB6E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A6B37A
  • RGB166, 179, 122
  • CMYK5, 0, 22, 30
  • CSSrgb(166, 179, 122)
  • HSL74°, 27%, 59%
  • HSL Precise73.684°, 27.273%, 59.02%
  • HSV74°, 32%, 70%
  • HSB74°, 32%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.651
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.478
  • GLSLvec3(0.651, 0.702, 0.478)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.651, 0.702, 0.478, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.651, 0.702, 0.478)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.8%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA6B37A
  • DECIMAL ID10924922
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01