Information about #AAA37C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #AAA37C is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(170, 163, 124) — 66.7% red, 63.9% green, 48.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 3 / 18 / 33. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AAA37C presents itself as a calm, restrained golden yellow — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Hillary (#A7A07E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Grayish Amber (#A89E7D) and Grayish Olive (#A8A87D).

In RGB terms — rgb(170, 163, 124) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AAA37C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #AAA37C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AAA37C color variations

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#AAA37C 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 #AAA37C

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

Hillary color link
Hillary

#A7A07E

Locust color link
Locust

#A2A580

Stone color link
Stone

#ADA587

Shelter color link
Shelter

#B4A183

Routeburn color link
Routeburn

#A59982

Double Sisal color link
Double Sisal

#B2A286

#AAA37C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AAA37C
  • RGB170, 163, 124
  • CMYK0, 3, 18, 33
  • HSL51°, 21%, 58%
  • HSL Precise50.87°, 21.296%, 57.647%
  • HSV51°, 27%, 67%
  • HSB51°, 27%, 67%
  • HEX IDAAA37C
  • DECIMAL ID11182972
  • 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 RGB63.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB48.6%
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