Information about #AAB38C color

#AAB38C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AAB38C belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(170, 179, 140) — 66.7% red, 70.2% green, 54.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 4 / 0 / 15 / 30. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#AAB38C is a softly toned sunny yellow that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Stun (#A7AC8B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Norway (#A4B88F) and Whitish Green (#A5BA93).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(170, 179, 140)), which gives #AAB38C its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #AAB38C: 9.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.2:1 for white. #AAB38C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#AAB38C color variations

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#AAB38C 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 #AAB38C

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

Stun color link
Stun

#A7AC8B

Norway color link
Norway

#A4B88F

Earthstone color link
Earthstone

#B5AF8B

Bland color link
Bland

#AFA88B

Eagle color link
Eagle

#B0AC94

Bud color link
Bud

#A5A88F

Double Linen color link
Double Linen

#A9A790

Green Spring color link
Green Spring

#A9AF99

Stone Age color link
Stone Age

#B6B285

Mandrake color link
Mandrake

#B0A994

#AAB38C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AAB38C
  • RGB170, 179, 140
  • CMYK4, 0, 15, 30
  • CSSrgb(170, 179, 140)
  • HSL74°, 20%, 63%
  • HSL Precise73.846°, 20.419%, 62.549%
  • HSV74°, 22%, 70%
  • HSB74°, 22%, 70%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.667
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.702
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • GLSLvec3(0.667, 0.702, 0.549)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.667, 0.702, 0.549, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.667, 0.702, 0.549)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB70.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDAAB38C
  • DECIMAL ID11187084
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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