Information about #A7A73E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A7A73E is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(167, 167, 62) — 65.5% red, 65.5% green, 24.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 0 / 41 / 35. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A7A73E presents itself as a confidently colored yellow — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Moderate Olive (#A8A84A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Brass (#B5A642) and Moderate Apple Green (#9CA84A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(167, 167, 62)), which gives #A7A73E its character. If you plan to put text on a #A7A73E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.5:1. #A7A73E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A7A73E color variations

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#A7A73E 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 #A7A73E

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

Brass color link
Brass

#B5A642

Pomelo color link
Pomelo

#96A53C

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

Booger color link
Booger

#9BB53C

Golden Lime color link
Golden Lime

#9A9739

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

#A7A73E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A7A73E
  • RGB167, 167, 62
  • CMYK0, 0, 41, 35
  • CSSrgb(167, 167, 62)
  • HSL60°, 46%, 45%
  • HSL Precise60°, 45.852%, 44.902%
  • HSV60°, 63%, 65%
  • HSB60°, 63%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.655
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.655
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • GLSLvec3(0.655, 0.655, 0.243)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.655, 0.655, 0.243, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.655, 0.655, 0.243)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB65.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA7A73E
  • DECIMAL ID10987326
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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