Information about #A98D1E color

#A98D1E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A98D1E belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(169, 141, 30) — 66.3% red, 55.3% green, 11.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 11 / 55 / 34. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #A98D1E reads as a energetic, saturated yellow and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Vintage Gold (#A28B23). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lucky (#AB9A1C) and Hacienda (#9E8022).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(169, 141, 30)), which gives #A98D1E its character. If you plan to put text on a #A98D1E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A98D1E color variations

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#A98D1E 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 #A98D1E

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

Vintage Gold color link
Vintage Gold

#A28B23

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

Hacienda color link
Hacienda

#9E8022

Luxury Gold color link
Luxury Gold

#A48111

Sahara color link
Sahara

#B79826

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Frizzell color link
Frizzell

#AD812F

Wazzup color link
Wazzup

#BC9425

Nugget color link
Nugget

#BC9229

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A98D1E
  • RGB169, 141, 30
  • CMYK0, 11, 55, 34
  • CSSrgb(169, 141, 30)
  • HSL48°, 70%, 39%
  • HSL Precise47.914°, 69.849%, 39.02%
  • HSV48°, 82%, 66%
  • HSB48°, 82%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.663
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • GLSLvec3(0.663, 0.553, 0.118)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.663, 0.553, 0.118, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.663, 0.553, 0.118)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA98D1E
  • DECIMAL ID11111710
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01