Yellow

The color #A7A979 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 167, 169, 121 and HSL values of 63°, 22%, 57%.

Color Values for #A7A979

Below are the different color format representations for #A7A979. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A7A979
RGB:
rgb(167,169,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(63,22%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 28%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A7A979

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A7A979. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.5%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #A7A979

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 #A7A979

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A7A979

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

Complementary Colors for #A7A979

The complementary color for #A7A979 is #7C79A9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A7A979

The analogous colors for #A7A979 are #A99479 and #8FA979. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A7A979

The triadic colors for #A7A979 are #79A7A9 and #A979A7. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A7A979

These are the darker variations of #A7A979. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #868761 and #646549. This progression shows how #A7A979 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A7A979

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B9BA94 and #CACBAF. This progression shows how #A7A979. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A7A979

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A7A979. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A7A979

Companies and brands that incorporate #A7A979 in their visual identity.

#A7A979 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A7A979. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A7A979 is a yellow with RGB values of 167, 169, 121 and HSL values of 63°, 22%, 57%.

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