#a8972c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8972c is composed of 65.9% red, 59.2% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 73.8% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 51.8 degrees, a saturation of 58.5% and a lightness of 41.6%. #a8972c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff58 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

#a8972c color description : Dark yellow [Olive tone].

#a8972c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8972c has RGB values of R:168, G:151, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.1, Y:0.74, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11048748.

Hex triplet a8972c #a8972c
RGB Decimal 168, 151, 44 rgb(168,151,44)
RGB Percent 65.9, 59.2, 17.3 rgb(65.9%,59.2%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 10, 74, 34
HSL 51.8°, 58.5, 41.6 hsl(51.8,58.5%,41.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.8°, 73.8, 65.9
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 62.203, -5.703, 55.33
XYZ 27.67, 30.641, 6.84
xyY 0.425, 0.47, 30.641
CIE-LCH 62.203, 55.623, 95.885
CIE-LUV 62.203, 16.269, 60.426
Hunter-Lab 55.354, -7.643, 31.422
Binary 10101000, 10010111, 00101100

Color Schemes with #a8972c

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Alternatives to #a8972c

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#a8972c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8972c

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #a8972c

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, #0d0b03 is the darkest color, while #fefefc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8972c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6e65 is the less saturated color, while #d1b503 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8972c 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
  • #ad9c36 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c0943a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b5929d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ab9a32 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b79535 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b09473 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population