Yellow

The color #A9A966 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 169, 102 and HSL values of 60°, 28%, 53%.

Color Values for #A9A966

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HEX:
#A9A966
RGB:
rgb(169,169,102) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,28%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 40%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A9A966

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A9A966. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 66.3%
Blue: 40%

Contrast Analysis for #A9A966

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 #A9A966

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A9A966

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

Complementary Colors for #A9A966

The complementary color for #A9A966 is #6666A9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A9A966

The analogous colors for #A9A966 are #A98766 and #87A966. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A9A966

The triadic colors for #A9A966 are #66A9A9 and #A966A9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A9A966

These are the darker variations of #A9A966. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #878752 and #65653D. This progression shows how #A9A966 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A9A966

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BABA85 and #CBCBA3. This progression shows how #A9A966. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A9A966

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A9A966. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A9A966

Companies and brands that incorporate #A9A966 in their visual identity.

#A9A966 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A9A966. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A9A966 is a yellow with RGB values of 169, 169, 102 and HSL values of 60°, 28%, 53%.

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