Information about #A49B13 color

#A49B13 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#A49B13 falls into the Yellow Color Family — High Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(164, 155, 19) — 64.3% red, 60.8% green, 7.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 4 / 57 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A49B13 presents itself as a strongly colored sunny yellow — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Vomit (#A2A415). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lucky (#AB9A1C) and Citron (#9FA91F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(164, 155, 19)), which gives #A49B13 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A49B13: 7.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.9:1 for white. #A49B13 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A49B13 color variations

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#A49B13 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 #A49B13

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

Vomit color link
Vomit

#A2A415

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Citron color link
Citron

#9FA91F

Puke color link
Puke

#A5A502

Baby Poo color link
Baby Poo

#AB9004

Strong Gold color link
Strong Gold

#A89300

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Dark Yellow color link
Dark Yellow

#9B870C

Dark Mustard color link
Dark Mustard

#A88905

Strong Olive color link
Strong Olive

#A8A800

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A49B13
  • RGB164, 155, 19
  • CMYK0, 4, 57, 36
  • CSSrgb(164, 155, 19)
  • HSL56°, 79%, 36%
  • HSL Precise56.276°, 79.235%, 35.882%
  • HSV56°, 88%, 64%
  • HSB56°, 88%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.643
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.075
  • GLSLvec3(0.643, 0.608, 0.075)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.643, 0.608, 0.075, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.643, 0.608, 0.075)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.5%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA49B13
  • DECIMAL ID10787603
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01