#a8972b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8972b is composed of 65.9% red, 59.2% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 74.4% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 51.8 degrees, a saturation of 59.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #a8972b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff56 with #512f00. Closest websafe color is: #999933.

    • R 66
    • G 59
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 10
    • Y 74
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a8972b color description : Dark yellow [Olive tone].

#a8972b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8972b has RGB values of R:168, G:151, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.1, Y:0.74, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11048747.

Hex triplet a8972b #a8972b
RGB Decimal 168, 151, 43 rgb(168,151,43)
RGB Percent 65.9, 59.2, 16.9 rgb(65.9%,59.2%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 10, 74, 34
HSL 51.8°, 59.2, 41.4 hsl(51.8,59.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.8°, 74.4, 65.9
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 62.197, -5.75, 55.7
XYZ 27.651, 30.633, 6.742
xyY 0.425, 0.471, 30.633
CIE-LCH 62.197, 55.996, 95.894
CIE-LUV 62.197, 16.296, 60.68
Hunter-Lab 55.347, -7.68, 31.521
Binary 10101000, 10010111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #a8972b

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Alternatives to #a8972b

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#a8972b Preview

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Shades and Tints of #a8972b

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #0c0b03 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8972b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6e64 is the less saturated color, while #d1b502 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8972b is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #909090 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #95917c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ad9c35 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c09439 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b5929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ab9a31 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b79534 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b09473 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population