Information about #A68B11 color

#A68B11 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A68B11 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(166, 139, 17) — 65.1% red, 54.5% green, 6.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 11 / 58 / 35. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A68B11 is a strongly colored sunny yellow that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Yellowy Brown (#AE8B0C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Luxury Gold (#A48111) and Dark Mustard (#A88905).

The recipe behind #A68B11 is rgb(166, 139, 17), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #A68B11 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. No one has named #A68B11 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A68B11 color variations

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#A68B11 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 #A68B11

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

Luxury Gold color link
Luxury Gold

#A48111

Dark Mustard color link
Dark Mustard

#A88905

Dark Yellow color link
Dark Yellow

#9B870C

Golden Palm color link
Golden Palm

#AA8805

Golden Curry color link
Golden Curry

#A47D0E

Baby Poo color link
Baby Poo

#AB9004

Diarrhea color link
Diarrhea

#9F8303

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Strong Gold color link
Strong Gold

#A89300

Zion color link
Zion

#AC7911

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A68B11
  • RGB166, 139, 17
  • CMYK0, 11, 58, 35
  • CSSrgb(166, 139, 17)
  • HSL49°, 81%, 36%
  • HSL Precise49.128°, 81.421%, 35.882%
  • HSV49°, 90%, 65%
  • HSB49°, 90%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.651
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.067
  • GLSLvec3(0.651, 0.545, 0.067)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.651, 0.545, 0.067, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.651, 0.545, 0.067)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB6.7%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA68B11
  • DECIMAL ID10914577
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01