#A98C23 Hex Code
Color Name: University Of California Gold
What is hex #A98C23 Color?
The color name of hex code #A98C23 is University Of California Gold. The RGB values are (169, 140, 35) which means it is composed of
49% red, 41% green and 10% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:17 Y:79 K:34. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A98C23 has a hue of 47°, 79% saturation and a brightness value of 66%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #A98C23 Color Codes
| Color Name | University Of California Gold |
| RGB Values | (169, 140, 35) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 17%, 79%, 34%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (47°, 79%, 66%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999933 |
| Inverse Color | #5673DC [Han Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 1255 C |
| Closest RAL | 1027 [Curry] |
| Complementary Color | #2340A9 [Denim Blue] |
| #A98C23 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #737373 |
| Desaturated | #666666 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #898989 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8B8B8B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BCBCBC |
Hex #A98C23 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A98C23 is #2340A9 which is called Denim Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A98C23 color is offered by #2340A9. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #A98C23 are #83A923 and #A94923, called Dark Lemon Lime and Metallic Brown, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A98C23 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #A98C23 are #2383A9 (Cyan Cornflower Blue) and #4923A9 (Blue (Pigment)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#A98C23 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #23A98C (Jungle Green) and #8C23A9 (Grape) along with #A98C23, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #A98C23 has #23A98C (Jungle Green), #2340A9 (Denim Blue) and #A92340 (Deep Carmine). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #A98C23 contains #23A949 (American Green), #2340A9 (Denim Blue) and #A92383 (Fandango). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #A98C23 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A98C23 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of A98C23 Color
Tints
BAA34F- C3AF65
- CBBA7B
- D4C691
- DDD1A7
- E5DDBD
- EEE8D3
- F6F4E9
Tones
- A18A36
- 9D883F
- 998748
- 958652
- 90855B
- 8C8464
- 88826D
- 848177
Shades
- 87701C
- 766219
- 655415
- 554612
- 44380E
- 332A0B
- 221C07
- 110E04
#A98C23 Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
