Information about Moderate Amber color

#A8914A - Moderate Amber color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#A8914A, known as "Moderate Amber", falls into the Yellow Color Family — Mild Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(168, 145, 74) — 65.9% red, 56.9% green, 29% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 37 / 34. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated yellow, #A8914A sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Moderate Gold (#A89C4A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Moderate Gamboge (#A8854A) and Luxor Gold (#AB8D3F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(168, 145, 74)), which gives #A8914A its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.1:1. The name "Moderate Amber" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Moderate Amber color variations

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

Moderate Amber color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Moderate Amber

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#BDA768

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White

#FFFFFF

Moderate Amber color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Moderate Amber

#A8914A
#85723A

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#63552B

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#42391D

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Black

#000000

Moderate Amber color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Moderate Amber

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#9F8C53

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#8F8669

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Grey

#808080

Moderate Amber color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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Moderate Amber

#A8914A
#A66949

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Moderate Amber 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
#A8914A
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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
#A8914A
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#A8914A

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#6049A7

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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
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#A8914A
Moderate Amber

#A8914A

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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
#A8914A
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#A8914A

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#A8914A
Moderate Amber

#A8914A

#60A749
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#8F49A7
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#A8914A
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Nearest named colors to Moderate Amber

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Moderate Gold color link
Moderate Gold

#A89C4A

Moderate Gamboge color link
Moderate Gamboge

#A8854A

Luxor Gold color link
Luxor Gold

#AB8D3F

Teak color link
Teak

#AB8953

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Muddy Waters color link
Muddy Waters

#A9844F

Classius color link
Classius

#B38D42

Willow Tea color link
Willow Tea

#9C8A4D

Police Khaki color link
Police Khaki

#A38F58

Dark Sand color link
Dark Sand

#A88F59

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Golden Quartz Ochre color link
Golden Quartz Ochre

#AA8A58

Moderate Amber color backgrounds & wallpapers

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#A8914A - Moderate Amber color image Moderate Amber color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#A8914A - Moderate Amber color image Moderate Amber color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A8914A
  • RGB168, 145, 74
  • CMYK0, 9, 37, 34
  • HSL45°, 39%, 47%
  • HSL Precise45.319°, 38.843%, 47.451%
  • HSV45°, 56%, 66%
  • HSB45°, 56%, 66%
  • HEX IDA8914A
  • DECIMAL ID11047242
  • Name Length14
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29%
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