#a9972a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a9972a is composed of 66.3% red, 59.2% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 10.7% magenta, 75.1% yellow and 33.7% black. It has a hue angle of 51.5 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #a9972a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #532f00. Closest websafe color is: #999933.

    • R 66
    • G 59
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 11
    • Y 75
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a9972a color description : Dark yellow [Olive tone].

#a9972a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a9972a has RGB values of R:169, G:151, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.11, Y:0.75, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11114282.

Hex triplet a9972a #a9972a
RGB Decimal 169, 151, 42 rgb(169,151,42)
RGB Percent 66.3, 59.2, 16.5 rgb(66.3%,59.2%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 11, 75, 34
HSL 51.5°, 60.2, 41.4 hsl(51.5,60.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 51.5°, 75.1, 66.3
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 62.284, -5.347, 56.186
XYZ 27.847, 30.736, 6.656
xyY 0.427, 0.471, 30.736
CIE-LCH 62.284, 56.44, 95.437
CIE-LUV 62.284, 17.05, 60.957
Hunter-Lab 55.44, -7.362, 31.69
Binary 10101001, 10010111, 00101010

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#a9972a Preview

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Shades and Tints of #a9972a

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 #a9972a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706e63 is the less saturated color, while #d2b401 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a9972a 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
  • #c19438 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b6929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ac9a31 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b89533 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b19473 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population