Information about #AAA175 color

#AAA175 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AAA175 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(170, 161, 117) (66.7% red, 63.1% green, 45.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 21 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #AAA175 reads as a gently muted sunny yellow and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Matte Khaki (#AA9C70). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grayish Amber (#A89E7D) and Double Pavlova (#A99877).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(170, 161, 117)), which gives #AAA175 its character. If you plan to put text on a #AAA175 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.6:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #AAA175 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#AAA175 color variations

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#AAA175 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 #AAA175

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

Hillary color link
Hillary

#A7A07E

Tallow color link
Tallow

#A39977

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Piha Sand color link
Piha Sand

#B7A077

Dust color link
Dust

#B2996E

Triple Sisal color link
Triple Sisal

#A59578

#AAA175 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AAA175
  • RGB170, 161, 117
  • CMYK0, 4, 21, 33
  • HSL50°, 24%, 56%
  • HSL Precise49.811°, 23.767%, 56.275%
  • HSV50°, 31%, 67%
  • HSB50°, 31%, 67%
  • HEX IDAAA175
  • DECIMAL ID11182453
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.9%
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