Information about #A08A1D color

#A08A1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A08A1D belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(160, 138, 29) — 62.7% red, 54.1% green, 11.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 51 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #A08A1D reads as a energetic, saturated yellow and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Vintage Gold (#A28B23). Nearby in the Register you will also find Alibi (#988422) and Hacienda (#9E8022).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(160, 138, 29)), which gives #A08A1D its character. If you plan to put text on a #A08A1D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. #A08A1D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A08A1D color variations

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#A08A1D 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 #A08A1D

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

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Luxury Gold color link
Luxury Gold

#A48111

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Dark Yellow color link
Dark Yellow

#9B870C

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Golden Curry color link
Golden Curry

#A47D0E

Frizzell color link
Frizzell

#AD812F

Zion color link
Zion

#AC7911

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A08A1D
  • RGB160, 138, 29
  • CMYK0, 9, 51, 37
  • CSSrgb(160, 138, 29)
  • HSL50°, 69%, 37%
  • HSL Precise49.924°, 69.312%, 37.059%
  • HSV50°, 82%, 63%
  • HSB50°, 82%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.627, 0.541, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.627, 0.541, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.627, 0.541, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA08A1D
  • DECIMAL ID10521117
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01