Information about #A08227 color

#A08227 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A08227 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(160, 130, 39) — 62.7% red, 51% green, 15.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 12 / 47 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A08227 is a energetic, saturated yellow that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Hacienda (#9E8022). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Alibi (#988422) and Vintage Gold (#A28B23).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(160, 130, 39)), which gives #A08227 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A08227 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A08227 color variations

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

#A08227 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 #A08227

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

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Frizzell color link
Frizzell

#AD812F

Hot Toddy color link
Hot Toddy

#A7752C

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Buttered Rum color link
Buttered Rum

#9D702E

Reef Gold color link
Reef Gold

#A98D36

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A08227
  • RGB160, 130, 39
  • CMYK0, 12, 47, 37
  • CSSrgb(160, 130, 39)
  • HSL45°, 61%, 39%
  • HSL Precise45.124°, 60.804%, 39.02%
  • HSV45°, 76%, 63%
  • HSB45°, 76%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.510
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.627, 0.510, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.627, 0.510, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.627, 0.510, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA08227
  • DECIMAL ID10519079
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01