Information about #605E16 color

#605E16 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #605E16 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(96, 94, 22) — 37.6% red, 36.9% green, 8.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 1 / 29 / 62. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#605E16 presents itself as a energetic, saturated yellow — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Antique Bronze (#665D1E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Greenish Brown (#696112) and Himalaya (#6A5D1B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(96, 94, 22)), which gives #605E16 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 6.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.1:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:62) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #605E16 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#605E16 color variations

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

#605E16 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 #605E16

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

Himalaya color link
Himalaya

#6A5D1B

Saratoga color link
Saratoga

#555B10

Field Drab color link
Field Drab

#6C541E

Greeny Brown color link
Greeny Brown

#696006

Fiji Green color link
Fiji Green

#636F22

Mud Green color link
Mud Green

#606602

Camo Green color link
Camo Green

#526525

Olive Brown color link
Olive Brown

#645403

Brown Green color link
Brown Green

#706C11

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#605E16
  • RGB96, 94, 22
  • CMYK0, 1, 29, 62
  • CSSrgb(96, 94, 22)
  • HSL58°, 63%, 23%
  • HSL Precise58.378°, 62.712%, 23.137%
  • HSV58°, 77%, 38%
  • HSB58°, 77%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.376
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.086
  • GLSLvec3(0.376, 0.369, 0.086)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.376, 0.369, 0.086, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.376, 0.369, 0.086)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB37.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.6%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID605E16
  • DECIMAL ID6315542
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01