Information about #A2C516 color

#A2C516 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A2C516 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(162, 197, 22) (63.5% red, 77.3% green, 8.6% blue), or CMYK 14 / 0 / 69 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A2C516 presents itself as a energetic, saturated yellow — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Gross Green (#A0BF16). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bahia (#A9C01C) and Pea (#A4BF20).

In RGB terms — rgb(162, 197, 22) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A2C516 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 10.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.0:1. #A2C516 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A2C516 color variations

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#A2C516 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 #A2C516

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

Gross Green color link
Gross Green

#A0BF16

Bahia color link
Bahia

#A9C01C

Pea color link
Pea

#A4BF20

Limerick color link
Limerick

#9DC209

Acid Green color link
Acid Green

#B0BF1A

Snot color link
Snot

#ACBB0D

Citrus color link
Citrus

#9FB70A

Rio Grande color link
Rio Grande

#B7C61A

Bright Olive color link
Bright Olive

#9CBB04

Snot Green color link
Snot Green

#9DC100

Sickly Green color link
Sickly Green

#94B21C

#A2C516 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A2C516
  • RGB162, 197, 22
  • CMYK14, 0, 69, 23
  • CSSrgb(162, 197, 22)
  • HSL72°, 80%, 43%
  • HSL Precise72°, 79.909%, 42.941%
  • HSV72°, 89%, 77%
  • HSB72°, 89%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.773
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.086
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.773, 0.086)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.773, 0.086, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.773, 0.086)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB77.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA2C516
  • DECIMAL ID10667286
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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