Information about #A79D0A color

#A79D0A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A79D0A is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(167, 157, 10) (65.5% red, 61.6% green, 3.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 62 / 35 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A79D0A is a maximally vivid yellow that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Puke (#A5A502). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vomit (#A2A415) and Strong Gold (#A89300).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(167, 157, 10)), which gives #A79D0A its character. If you plan to put text on a #A79D0A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.8:1. #A79D0A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A79D0A color variations

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#A79D0A 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 #A79D0A

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

Puke color link
Puke

#A5A502

Vomit color link
Vomit

#A2A415

Strong Gold color link
Strong Gold

#A89300

Baby Poo color link
Baby Poo

#AB9004

Strong Olive color link
Strong Olive

#A8A800

Light Gold color link
Light Gold

#B29700

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Dark Mustard color link
Dark Mustard

#A88905

Yellow Brown color link
Yellow Brown

#B79400

Puke Green color link
Puke Green

#9AAE07

Golden Palm color link
Golden Palm

#AA8805

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A79D0A
  • RGB167, 157, 10
  • CMYK0, 4, 62, 35
  • CSSrgb(167, 157, 10)
  • HSL56°, 89%, 35%
  • HSL Precise56.178°, 88.701%, 34.706%
  • HSV56°, 94%, 65%
  • HSB56°, 94%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.655
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.039
  • GLSLvec3(0.655, 0.616, 0.039)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.655, 0.616, 0.039, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.655, 0.616, 0.039)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.9%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA79D0A
  • DECIMAL ID10984714
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01