Information about #A59E12 color

#A59E12 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A59E12 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(165, 158, 18) — 64.7% red, 62% green, 7.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 3 / 58 / 35. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A59E12 is a energetic, saturated yellow that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Vomit (#A2A415). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lucky (#AB9A1C) and Puke (#A5A502).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(165, 158, 18)), which gives #A59E12 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A59E12 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.8:1. #A59E12 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A59E12 color variations

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#A59E12 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 #A59E12

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

Puke color link
Puke

#A5A502

Citron color link
Citron

#9FA91F

Baby Poo color link
Baby Poo

#AB9004

Strong Olive color link
Strong Olive

#A8A800

Strong Gold color link
Strong Gold

#A89300

Puke Green color link
Puke Green

#9AAE07

Light Gold color link
Light Gold

#B29700

Gold Foil color link
Gold Foil

#BD9B16

#A59E12 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A59E12
  • RGB165, 158, 18
  • CMYK0, 3, 58, 35
  • CSSrgb(165, 158, 18)
  • HSL57°, 80%, 36%
  • HSL Precise57.143°, 80.328%, 35.882%
  • HSV57°, 89%, 65%
  • HSB57°, 89%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.647
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • GLSLvec3(0.647, 0.620, 0.071)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.647, 0.620, 0.071, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.647, 0.620, 0.071)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA59E12
  • DECIMAL ID10853906
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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