Information about #ADAA25 color

#ADAA25 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #ADAA25 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(173, 170, 37) — 67.8% red, 66.7% green, 14.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 1 / 53 / 32. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#ADAA25 presents itself as a energetic, saturated yellow — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Earls Green (#B8A722). Nearby in the Register you will also find Citron (#9FA91F) and Greenfinch (#BDA928).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(173, 170, 37)), which gives #ADAA25 its character. If you plan to put text on a #ADAA25 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #ADAA25 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#ADAA25 color variations

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

#ADAA25 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 #ADAA25

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

Earls Green color link
Earls Green

#B8A722

Citron color link
Citron

#9FA91F

Greenfinch color link
Greenfinch

#BDA928

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Impromptu color link
Impromptu

#9BB123

Limelight color link
Limelight

#99AD25

Vomit color link
Vomit

#A2A415

Sahara color link
Sahara

#B79826

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

Sick Green color link
Sick Green

#9DB92C

Pea color link
Pea

#A4BF20

Buddha Gold color link
Buddha Gold

#BC9B1B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#ADAA25
  • RGB173, 170, 37
  • CMYK0, 1, 53, 32
  • CSSrgb(173, 170, 37)
  • HSL59°, 65%, 41%
  • HSL Precise58.676°, 64.762%, 41.176%
  • HSV59°, 79%, 68%
  • HSB59°, 79%, 68%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.667
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.667, 0.145)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.667, 0.145, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.667, 0.145)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB66.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.5%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDADAA25
  • DECIMAL ID11381285
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01