Information about #948C57 color

#948C57 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #948C57 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(148, 140, 87) — 58% red, 54.9% green, 34.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 3 / 24 / 42. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #948C57 reads as a softly balanced yellow and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rustic Brass (#9A925B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Twister (#938255) and Crisp Green (#959552).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(148, 140, 87)), which gives #948C57 its character. If you plan to put text on a #948C57 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. #948C57 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#948C57 color variations

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#948C57 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 #948C57

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

Rustic Brass color link
Rustic Brass

#9A925B

Twister color link
Twister

#938255

Crisp Green color link
Crisp Green

#959552

Mojito color link
Mojito

#988762

Fortune color link
Fortune

#928053

Dark Tan color link
Dark Tan

#918151

Willow Tea color link
Willow Tea

#9C8A4D

Wilderness color link
Wilderness

#88885B

Alloy color link
Alloy

#91815E

Boardwalk color link
Boardwalk

#9F8353

Police Khaki color link
Police Khaki

#A38F58

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#948C57
  • RGB148, 140, 87
  • CMYK0, 3, 24, 42
  • CSSrgb(148, 140, 87)
  • HSL52°, 26%, 46%
  • HSL Precise52.131°, 25.957%, 46.078%
  • HSV52°, 41%, 58%
  • HSB52°, 41%, 58%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.580
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.341
  • GLSLvec3(0.580, 0.549, 0.341)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.580, 0.549, 0.341, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.580, 0.549, 0.341)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID948C57
  • DECIMAL ID9735255
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01