Information about #A49F6A color

#A49F6A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A49F6A belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(164, 159, 106) (64.3% red, 62.4% green, 41.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 23 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A49F6A presents itself as a softly toned golden 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 Matte Khaki (#AA9C70). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Green Smoke (#9CA664) and Half Colins Wicket (#A4936F).

In RGB terms — rgb(164, 159, 106) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A49F6A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.7:1. No one has named #A49F6A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A49F6A color variations

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#A49F6A 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 #A49F6A

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

Matte Khaki color link
Matte Khaki

#AA9C70

Green Smoke color link
Green Smoke

#9CA664

Castlepoint color link
Castlepoint

#AD9569

Khaki color link
Khaki

#ADA96E

Tallow color link
Tallow

#A39977

Bullet Shell color link
Bullet Shell

#AF9B60

Goldie color link
Goldie

#B39B69

Dust color link
Dust

#B2996E

Dark Beige color link
Dark Beige

#AC9362

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A49F6A
  • RGB164, 159, 106
  • CMYK0, 2, 23, 36
  • CSSrgb(164, 159, 106)
  • HSL55°, 24%, 53%
  • HSL Precise54.828°, 24.167%, 52.941%
  • HSV55°, 35%, 64%
  • HSB55°, 35%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.643
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.624
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • GLSLvec3(0.643, 0.624, 0.416)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.643, 0.624, 0.416, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.643, 0.624, 0.416)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB41.6%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA49F6A
  • DECIMAL ID10788714
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01