Information about #ABA221 color

#ABA221 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #ABA221 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(171, 162, 33) — 67.1% red, 63.5% green, 12.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 4 / 54 / 33. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#ABA221 is a energetic, saturated yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Lucky (#AB9A1C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Earls Green (#B8A722) and Citron (#9FA91F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(171, 162, 33)), which gives #ABA221 its character. If you plan to put text on a #ABA221 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.7:1. #ABA221 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#ABA221 color variations

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

#ABA221 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 #ABA221

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

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Earls Green color link
Earls Green

#B8A722

Citron color link
Citron

#9FA91F

Vomit color link
Vomit

#A2A415

Sahara color link
Sahara

#B79826

Buddha Gold color link
Buddha Gold

#BC9B1B

Greenfinch color link
Greenfinch

#BDA928

Limelight color link
Limelight

#99AD25

Impromptu color link
Impromptu

#9BB123

Gold Foil color link
Gold Foil

#BD9B16

Wazzup color link
Wazzup

#BC9425

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

#ABA221 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#ABA221
  • RGB171, 162, 33
  • CMYK0, 4, 54, 33
  • HSL56°, 68%, 40%
  • HSL Precise56.087°, 67.647%, 40%
  • HSV56°, 81%, 67%
  • HSB56°, 81%, 67%
  • HEX IDABA221
  • DECIMAL ID11248161
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
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