Information about #A99D70 color

#A99D70 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A99D70 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(169, 157, 112) (66.3% red, 61.6% green, 43.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 22 / 34 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A99D70 is a calm, restrained yellow that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Matte Khaki (#AA9C70). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Double Pavlova (#A99877) and Tallow (#A39977).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(169, 157, 112)), which gives #A99D70 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A99D70 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A99D70 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#A99D70 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 #A99D70

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

Matte Khaki color link
Matte Khaki

#AA9C70

Tallow color link
Tallow

#A39977

Dust color link
Dust

#B2996E

Castlepoint color link
Castlepoint

#AD9569

Triple Sisal color link
Triple Sisal

#A59578

Goldie color link
Goldie

#B39B69

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A99D70
  • RGB169, 157, 112
  • CMYK0, 5, 22, 34
  • CSSrgb(169, 157, 112)
  • HSL47°, 25%, 55%
  • HSL Precise47.368°, 24.891%, 55.098%
  • HSV47°, 34%, 66%
  • HSB47°, 34%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.663
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.439
  • GLSLvec3(0.663, 0.616, 0.439)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.663, 0.616, 0.439, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.663, 0.616, 0.439)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.9%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA99D70
  • DECIMAL ID11115888
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01