#a8c42a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8c42a is composed of 65.9% red, 76.9% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 78.6% yellow and 23.1% black. It has a hue angle of 70.9 degrees, a saturation of 64.7% and a lightness of 46.7%. #a8c42a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #518900. Closest websafe color is: #99cc33.

    • R 66
    • G 77
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 0
    • Y 79
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#a8c42a color description : Strong yellow.

#a8c42a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8c42a has RGB values of R:168, G:196, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0, Y:0.79, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 11060266.

Hex triplet a8c42a #a8c42a
RGB Decimal 168, 196, 42 rgb(168,196,42)
RGB Percent 65.9, 76.9, 16.5 rgb(65.9%,76.9%,16.5%)
CMYK 14, 0, 79, 23
HSL 70.9°, 64.7, 46.7 hsl(70.9,64.7%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 70.9°, 78.6, 76.9
Web Safe 99cc33 #99cc33
CIE-LAB 74.807, -28.624, 67.743
XYZ 36.306, 47.972, 9.537
xyY 0.387, 0.511, 47.972
CIE-LCH 74.807, 73.542, 112.906
CIE-LUV 74.807, -12.372, 79.757
Hunter-Lab 69.262, -27.641, 40.319
Binary 10101000, 11000100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #a8c42a

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Alternatives to #a8c42a

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#a8c42a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8c42a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#a8c42a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #a8c42a;}

Shades and Tints of #a8c42a

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, #020200 is the darkest color, while #fafcf1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8c42a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #797b73 is the less saturated color, while #bfe905 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8c42a 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
  • #aaaaaa Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aaaf90 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d2bc32 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e9b240 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bcbac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c2bf2f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d1b938 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b5bd8e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population