Information about #918D3B color

#918D3B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #918D3B belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(145, 141, 59) — 56.9% red, 55.3% green, 23.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 2 / 34 / 43. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#918D3B is a confidently colored yellow 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 a hair away from Highball (#928C3C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sycamore (#908D39) and Jewelled Yellow (#9A883E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(145, 141, 59)), which gives #918D3B its character. If you plan to put text on a #918D3B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. #918D3B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#918D3B color variations

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#918D3B 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 #918D3B

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

Highball color link
Highball

#928C3C

Sycamore color link
Sycamore

#908D39

Wanderlust color link
Wanderlust

#88843C

Golden Lime color link
Golden Lime

#9A9739

Wasabi color link
Wasabi

#849137

Moss color link
Moss

#8B7D3A

Ventura color link
Ventura

#907C38

Kombi color link
Kombi

#838931

Finch Brown color link
Finch Brown

#957B38

Drab color link
Drab

#828344

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#918D3B
  • RGB145, 141, 59
  • CMYK0, 2, 34, 43
  • CSSrgb(145, 141, 59)
  • HSL57°, 42%, 40%
  • HSL Precise57.209°, 42.157%, 40%
  • HSV57°, 59%, 57%
  • HSB57°, 59%, 57%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.569
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.569, 0.553, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.569, 0.553, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.569, 0.553, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB56.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID918D3B
  • DECIMAL ID9538875
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01