Information about #C4B102 color

#C4B102 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #C4B102 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(196, 177, 2) (76.9% red, 69.4% green, 0.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 7 / 76 / 23 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A pure, full-strength sunny yellow, #C4B102 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 practically indistinguishable from Brownish Yellow (#C9B003). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Muddy Yellow (#BFAC05) and Olive Yellow (#C2B709).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(196, 177, 2)), which gives #C4B102 its character. If you plan to put text on a #C4B102 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.2:1. No one has named #C4B102 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#C4B102 color variations

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

#C4B102 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 #C4B102

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

Muddy Yellow color link
Muddy Yellow

#BFAC05

Olive Yellow color link
Olive Yellow

#C2B709

Puke Yellow color link
Puke Yellow

#C2BE0E

Fashion Gold color link
Fashion Gold

#D2A500

Vomit Yellow color link
Vomit Yellow

#C7C10C

Burnt Yellow color link
Burnt Yellow

#D5AB09

Tweet color link
Tweet

#D4BC00

Ugly Yellow color link
Ugly Yellow

#D0C101

Ocre color link
Ocre

#C69C04

Yellow Ochre color link
Yellow Ochre

#CB9D06

La Rioja color link
La Rioja

#BAC00E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#C4B102
  • RGB196, 177, 2
  • CMYK0, 7, 76, 23
  • CSSrgb(196, 177, 2)
  • HSL54°, 98%, 39%
  • HSL Precise54.124°, 97.98%, 38.824%
  • HSV54°, 99%, 77%
  • HSB54°, 99%, 77%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.769
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.694
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.008
  • GLSLvec3(0.769, 0.694, 0.008)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.769, 0.694, 0.008, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.769, 0.694, 0.008)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB76.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB69.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB0.8%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDC4B102
  • DECIMAL ID12890370
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01