Yellow

The color #A9A962 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 169, 98 and HSL values of 60°, 29%, 52%.

Color Values for #A9A962

Below are the different color format representations for #A9A962. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#A9A962
RGB:
rgb(169,169,98) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,29%,52%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 42%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A9A962

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A9A962. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 38.4%

Contrast Analysis for #A9A962

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 #A9A962

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A9A962

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

Complementary Colors for #A9A962

The complementary color for #A9A962 is #6161A8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A9A962

The analogous colors for #A9A962 are #A88561 and #85A861. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A9A962

The triadic colors for #A9A962 are #61A8A8 and #A861A8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A9A962

These are the darker variations of #A9A962. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #87874E and #65653B. This progression shows how #A9A962 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A9A962

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BABA81 and #CBCBA1. This progression shows how #A9A962. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A9A962

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A9A962. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A9A962

Companies and brands that incorporate #A9A962 in their visual identity.

#A9A962 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A9A962. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A9A962 is a yellow with RGB values of 169, 169, 98 and HSL values of 60°, 29%, 52%.

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