Information about #A17D08 color

#A17D08 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A17D08 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(161, 125, 8) (63.1% red, 49% green, 3.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 60 / 37 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A17D08 is a pure, full-strength sunny 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 almost identical to Golden Curry (#A47D0E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Diarrhea (#9F8303) and Gold (#A57C00).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(161, 125, 8)), which gives #A17D08 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A17D08 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.9:1. No one has named #A17D08 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A17D08 color variations

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#A17D08 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 #A17D08

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

Golden Curry color link
Golden Curry

#A47D0E

Diarrhea color link
Diarrhea

#9F8303

Gold color link
Gold

#A57C00

Luxury Gold color link
Luxury Gold

#A48111

Strong Amber color link
Strong Amber

#A87E00

Dark Yellow color link
Dark Yellow

#9B870C

Dark Mustard color link
Dark Mustard

#A88905

Puke Brown color link
Puke Brown

#947706

Golden Palm color link
Golden Palm

#AA8805

Zion color link
Zion

#AC7911

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A17D08
  • RGB161, 125, 8
  • CMYK0, 14, 60, 37
  • CSSrgb(161, 125, 8)
  • HSL46°, 91%, 33%
  • HSL Precise45.882°, 90.533%, 33.137%
  • HSV46°, 95%, 63%
  • HSB46°, 95%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.031
  • GLSLvec3(0.631, 0.490, 0.031)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.631, 0.490, 0.031, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.631, 0.490, 0.031)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.1%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA17D08
  • DECIMAL ID10583304
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01