Information about #A8913E color

#A8913E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A8913E belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(168, 145, 62) (65.9% red, 56.9% green, 24.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 42 / 34 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A8913E 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 almost identical to Luxor Gold (#AB8D3F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Antique Gold (#B0903D) and Reef Gold (#A98D36).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(168, 145, 62)), which gives #A8913E its character. If you plan to put text on a #A8913E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. #A8913E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A8913E color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#A8913E 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 #A8913E

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

Luxor Gold color link
Luxor Gold

#AB8D3F

Antique Gold color link
Antique Gold

#B0903D

Reef Gold color link
Reef Gold

#A98D36

Alpine color link
Alpine

#AD8A3B

Classius color link
Classius

#B38D42

Intrepid color link
Intrepid

#AB8439

Roti color link
Roti

#B69642

Golden Lime color link
Golden Lime

#9A9739

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A8913E
  • RGB168, 145, 62
  • CMYK0, 9, 42, 34
  • CSSrgb(168, 145, 62)
  • HSL47°, 46%, 45%
  • HSL Precise46.981°, 46.087%, 45.098%
  • HSV47°, 63%, 66%
  • HSB47°, 63%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.569
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • GLSLvec3(0.659, 0.569, 0.243)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.659, 0.569, 0.243, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.659, 0.569, 0.243)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA8913E
  • DECIMAL ID11047230
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01