Information about #A38D29 color

#A38D29 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A38D29 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(163, 141, 41) — 63.9% red, 55.3% green, 16.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 9 / 48 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A38D29 presents itself as a strongly colored golden yellow — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Vintage Gold (#A28B23). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Reef Gold (#A98D36) and Hacienda (#9E8022).

The recipe behind #A38D29 is rgb(163, 141, 41), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #A38D29 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. No one has named #A38D29 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A38D29 color variations

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#A38D29 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 #A38D29

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

Reef Gold color link
Reef Gold

#A98D36

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Frizzell color link
Frizzell

#AD812F

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Alpine color link
Alpine

#AD8A3B

Golden Lime color link
Golden Lime

#9A9739

#A38D29 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A38D29
  • RGB163, 141, 41
  • CMYK0, 9, 48, 36
  • CSSrgb(163, 141, 41)
  • HSL49°, 60%, 40%
  • HSL Precise49.18°, 59.804%, 40%
  • HSV49°, 75%, 64%
  • HSB49°, 75%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • GLSLvec3(0.639, 0.553, 0.161)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.639, 0.553, 0.161, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.639, 0.553, 0.161)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA38D29
  • DECIMAL ID10718505
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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