Yellow

The color #A6A649 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 166, 166, 73 and HSL values of 60°, 39%, 47%.

Color Values for #A6A649

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HEX:
#A6A649
RGB:
rgb(166,166,73) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,39%,47%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 56%, 35%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A6A649

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A6A649. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.1%
Green: 65.1%
Blue: 28.6%

Contrast Analysis for #A6A649

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #A6A649

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A6A649

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #A6A649

The complementary color for #A6A649 is #4949A7. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A6A649

The analogous colors for #A6A649 are #A77849 and #78A749. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A6A649

The triadic colors for #A6A649 are #49A7A7 and #A749A7. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A6A649

These are the darker variations of #A6A649. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #85853A and #64642C. This progression shows how #A6A649 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A6A649

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B8B86D and #CACA92. This progression shows how #A6A649. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A6A649

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A6A649. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A6A649

Companies and brands that incorporate #A6A649 in their visual identity.

#A6A649 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A6A649. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A6A649 is a yellow with RGB values of 166, 166, 73 and HSL values of 60°, 39%, 47%.

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