Information about #AAA474 color

#AAA474 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AAA474 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(170, 164, 116) (66.7% red, 64.3% green, 45.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 21 / 33 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AAA474 presents itself as a softly toned golden yellow — one 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 Khaki (#ADA96E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Matte Khaki (#AA9C70) and Grayish Olive (#A8A87D).

In RGB terms — rgb(170, 164, 116) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #AAA474 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. No one has named #AAA474 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AAA474 color variations

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

#AAA474 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 #AAA474

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

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Matte Khaki color link
Matte Khaki

#AA9C70

Hillary color link
Hillary

#A7A07E

Iko color link
Iko

#B3AB6E

Tallow color link
Tallow

#A39977

Piha Sand color link
Piha Sand

#B7A077

Locust color link
Locust

#A2A580

Dust color link
Dust

#B2996E

#AAA474 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AAA474
  • RGB170, 164, 116
  • CMYK0, 2, 21, 33
  • HSL53°, 24%, 56%
  • HSL Precise53.333°, 24.107%, 56.078%
  • HSV53°, 32%, 67%
  • HSB53°, 32%, 67%
  • HEX IDAAA474
  • DECIMAL ID11183220
  • 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 RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.5%
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