Information about #9E9C05 color

#9E9C05 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #9E9C05 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(158, 156, 5) (62% red, 61.2% green, 2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 1 / 60 / 38 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#9E9C05 presents itself as a pure, full-strength sunny yellow — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Puke (#A5A502). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pea Soup (#929901) and Strong Gold (#A89300).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(158, 156, 5)), which gives #9E9C05 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #9E9C05: 7.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.9:1 for white. #9E9C05 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#9E9C05 color variations

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#9E9C05 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 #9E9C05

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

Puke color link
Puke

#A5A502

Pea Soup color link
Pea Soup

#929901

Strong Gold color link
Strong Gold

#A89300

Strong Olive color link
Strong Olive

#A8A800

Baby Poo color link
Baby Poo

#AB9004

Vomit color link
Vomit

#A2A415

Puke Green color link
Puke Green

#9AAE07

Barf Green color link
Barf Green

#94AC02

Light Gold color link
Light Gold

#B29700

Dark Mustard color link
Dark Mustard

#A88905

#9E9C05 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#9E9C05
  • RGB158, 156, 5
  • CMYK0, 1, 60, 38
  • CSSrgb(158, 156, 5)
  • HSL59°, 94%, 32%
  • HSL Precise59.216°, 93.865%, 31.961%
  • HSV59°, 97%, 62%
  • HSB59°, 97%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.020
  • GLSLvec3(0.620, 0.612, 0.020)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.620, 0.612, 0.020, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.620, 0.612, 0.020)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID9E9C05
  • DECIMAL ID10394629
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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