Information about #A8C021 color

#A8C021 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A8C021 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(168, 192, 33) (65.9% red, 75.3% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 9 / 0 / 62 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A8C021 is a energetic, saturated golden yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pea (#A4BF20). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bahia (#A9C01C) and Acid Green (#B0BF1A).

The recipe behind #A8C021 is rgb(168, 192, 33), with green as the dominant ingredient. On this background, black text reaches a 10.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.1:1. No one has named #A8C021 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A8C021 color variations

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#A8C021 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 #A8C021

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

Pea color link
Pea

#A4BF20

Bahia color link
Bahia

#A9C01C

Acid Green color link
Acid Green

#B0BF1A

Gross Green color link
Gross Green

#A0BF16

Sick Green color link
Sick Green

#9DB92C

Rio Grande color link
Rio Grande

#B7C61A

Impromptu color link
Impromptu

#9BB123

Snot color link
Snot

#ACBB0D

Salad Green color link
Salad Green

#A1C935

Limelight color link
Limelight

#99AD25

Key Lime Pie color link
Key Lime Pie

#BFC921

Citron color link
Citron

#9FA91F

#A8C021 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A8C021
  • RGB168, 192, 33
  • CMYK9, 0, 62, 25
  • HSL69°, 71%, 44%
  • HSL Precise69.057°, 70.667%, 44.118%
  • HSV69°, 83%, 75%
  • HSB69°, 83%, 75%
  • HEX IDA8C021
  • DECIMAL ID11059233
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB75.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
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