Information about #ADB01D color

#ADB01D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #ADB01D is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(173, 176, 29) (67.8% red, 69% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 1 / 0 / 58 / 31 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #ADB01D reads as a energetic, saturated yellow and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Earls Green (#B8A722). Nearby in the Register you will also find Acid Green (#B0BF1A) and Citron (#9FA91F).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(173, 176, 29)), which gives #ADB01D its character. If you plan to put text on a #ADB01D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.3:1. #ADB01D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#ADB01D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#ADB01D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#ADB01D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#ADB01D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#ADB01D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#ADB01D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #ADB01D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Earls Green color link
Earls Green

#B8A722

Acid Green color link
Acid Green

#B0BF1A

Citron color link
Citron

#9FA91F

Bahia color link
Bahia

#A9C01C

Pea color link
Pea

#A4BF20

Vomit color link
Vomit

#A2A415

Impromptu color link
Impromptu

#9BB123

Snot color link
Snot

#ACBB0D

Greenfinch color link
Greenfinch

#BDA928

Gross Green color link
Gross Green

#A0BF16

Limelight color link
Limelight

#99AD25

Lucky color link
Lucky

#AB9A1C

#ADB01D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#ADB01D
  • RGB173, 176, 29
  • CMYK1, 0, 58, 31
  • CSSrgb(173, 176, 29)
  • HSL61°, 72%, 40%
  • HSL Precise61.224°, 71.707%, 40.196%
  • HSV61°, 84%, 69%
  • HSB61°, 84%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.678
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.690
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.678, 0.690, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.678, 0.690, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.678, 0.690, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB67.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB69%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDADB01D
  • DECIMAL ID11382813
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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