Information about #ADAD1A color

#ADAD1A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #ADAD1A is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(173, 173, 26) — 67.8% red, 67.8% green, 10.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 0 / 58 / 32. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#ADAD1A presents itself as a energetic, saturated yellow — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. 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). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Vomit (#A2A415) and Citron (#9FA91F).

In RGB terms — rgb(173, 173, 26) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #ADAD1A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#ADAD1A color variations

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#ADAD1A 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 #ADAD1A

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

Vomit color link
Vomit

#A2A415

Citron color link
Citron

#9FA91F

Acid Green color link
Acid Green

#B0BF1A

Snot color link
Snot

#ACBB0D

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Bahia color link
Bahia

#A9C01C

Impromptu color link
Impromptu

#9BB123

Pea color link
Pea

#A4BF20

Greenfinch color link
Greenfinch

#BDA928

Gross Green color link
Gross Green

#A0BF16

Limelight color link
Limelight

#99AD25

#ADAD1A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#ADAD1A
  • RGB173, 173, 26
  • CMYK0, 0, 58, 32
  • HSL60°, 74%, 39%
  • HSL Precise60°, 73.869%, 39.02%
  • HSV60°, 85%, 68%
  • HSB60°, 85%, 68%
  • HEX IDADAD1A
  • DECIMAL ID11382042
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
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