Information about #A0A261 color

#A0A261 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A0A261 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(160, 162, 97) (62.7% red, 63.5% green, 38% blue), or CMYK 1 / 0 / 25 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A0A261 presents itself as a moderately toned sunny yellow — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Green Smoke (#9CA664). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Preethi Green (#9CAB5C) and Gingko (#A59C55).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(160, 162, 97)), which gives #A0A261 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A0A261 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.7:1. No one has named #A0A261 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A0A261 color variations

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#A0A261 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 #A0A261

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

Green Smoke color link
Green Smoke

#9CA664

Gingko color link
Gingko

#A59C55

Bullet Shell color link
Bullet Shell

#AF9B60

Rustic Brass color link
Rustic Brass

#9A925B

Westwood color link
Westwood

#909B67

Matte Khaki color link
Matte Khaki

#AA9C70

Jigsaw color link
Jigsaw

#8EA467

Dark Beige color link
Dark Beige

#AC9362

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A0A261
  • RGB160, 162, 97
  • CMYK1, 0, 25, 36
  • CSSrgb(160, 162, 97)
  • HSL62°, 26%, 51%
  • HSL Precise61.846°, 25.896%, 50.784%
  • HSV62°, 40%, 64%
  • HSB62°, 40%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • GLSLvec3(0.627, 0.635, 0.380)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.627, 0.635, 0.380, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.627, 0.635, 0.380)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA0A261
  • DECIMAL ID10527329
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers33 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01