Information about #A0A079 color

#A0A079 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A0A079 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(160, 160, 121) — 62.7% red, 62.7% green, 47.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 0 / 15 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A0A079 presents itself as a gently muted yellow — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Frontier (#999D7A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tallow (#A39977) and Grey Olive (#A19A7F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(160, 160, 121)), which gives #A0A079 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A0A079 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.7:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #A0A079 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#A0A079 color variations

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

#A0A079 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#A0A079 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#626245

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Black

#000000

#A0A079 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#A0A079 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#A0A079 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
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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
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#8C79A0
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#798CA0
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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
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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
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #A0A079

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

Frontier color link
Frontier

#999D7A

Tallow color link
Tallow

#A39977

Grey Olive color link
Grey Olive

#A19A7F

Hillary color link
Hillary

#A7A07E

Locust color link
Locust

#A2A580

Grayish Lime Green color link
Grayish Lime Green

#9EA87D

Grayish Amber color link
Grayish Amber

#A89E7D

Triple Akaroa color link
Triple Akaroa

#A4977A

Triple Tana color link
Triple Tana

#9F9B82

Raincloud color link
Raincloud

#A39881

Grayish Olive color link
Grayish Olive

#A8A87D

Double Bison Hide color link
Double Bison Hide

#A19781

#A0A079 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A0A079
  • RGB160, 160, 121
  • CMYK0, 0, 15, 37
  • CSSrgb(160, 160, 121)
  • HSL60°, 17%, 55%
  • HSL Precise60°, 17.031%, 55.098%
  • HSV60°, 24%, 63%
  • HSB60°, 24%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • GLSLvec3(0.627, 0.627, 0.475)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.627, 0.627, 0.475, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.627, 0.627, 0.475)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA0A079
  • DECIMAL ID10526841
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited897 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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