Information about #ADB475 color

#ADB475 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #ADB475 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(173, 180, 117) (67.8% red, 70.6% green, 45.9% blue), or CMYK 3 / 0 / 25 / 29 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#ADB475 presents itself as a softly balanced 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 just a few steps away from Tan Green (#A9BE70). Nearby in the Register you will also find Quarter Crisp Green (#B8B47B) and Iko (#B3AB6E).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(173, 180, 117)), which gives #ADB475 its character. If you plan to put text on a #ADB475 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.2:1. #ADB475 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#ADB475 color variations

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

#ADB475 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 #ADB475

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

Tan Green color link
Tan Green

#A9BE70

Iko color link
Iko

#B3AB6E

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Misty Moss color link
Misty Moss

#BBB477

Light Olive color link
Light Olive

#ACBF69

Coromandel color link
Coromandel

#B9A873

Iguana Green color link
Iguana Green

#9CB071

Stone Age color link
Stone Age

#B6B285

Caper color link
Caper

#AFC182

Dark Khaki color link
Dark Khaki

#BDB76B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#ADB475
  • RGB173, 180, 117
  • CMYK3, 0, 25, 29
  • CSSrgb(173, 180, 117)
  • HSL67°, 30%, 58%
  • HSL Precise66.667°, 29.577%, 58.235%
  • HSV67°, 35%, 71%
  • HSB67°, 35%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.706
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.459
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.706, 0.459)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.706, 0.459, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.706, 0.459)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.9%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDADB475
  • DECIMAL ID11383925
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01