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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #ADB911 it is the complementary color #5246EE. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #ADB911. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #ADB911 shade: #B2B90C, #C3CB1F, #D4DD32, #E5EF45 and #F6FF58

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #ADB911. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #ADB911 shade: #ADB911, #9CA700, #8B9500, #7A8300 and #697100

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #ADB911 shade: #AFBB11, #BB9911, #BB6B11, #BB3E11 and #BB1111

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #ADB911 shade: #AFBB11, #81BB11, #53BB11, #26BB11 and #11BB2B

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #ADB911 shade matches the following richer shades: #AFBB11 and #BDCB01

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #ADB911 shade: #AFBB11, #A0AA22, #929A32, #848943 and #767953

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #ADB911 shade: #BB6C11, #BB9911, #AFBB11, #82BB11 and #55BB11

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #ADB911 shade: #686F0A, #8B950E, #AFBB11, #D2E015 and #DFEC33

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #ADB911 shade: #ADB911, #11BB3E and #8211BB

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #ADB911 shade: #ADB911, #11AFBB and #BB11AF

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #ADB911 shade: #ADB911, #11BB3E, #1D11BB and #BB118E

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #ADB911 shade: #ADB911, #11BB71, #1D11BB and #BB115B

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #ADB911

RGB 173 185 17

HSL 64.29, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 71.98, -21.91, 71.1

 

Complementary color

CMYK 66 / 71 / 0 / 7

HEX #5246EE

RGB 82 70 238

HSL 244.29, 0.83%, 0.6%

LAB 41.76, 53.78, -82.49

 

CMYK 4 / 0 / 94 / 27

HEX #B2B90C

RGB 178 185 12

HSL 62.43, 0.88%, 0.39%

LAB 72.35, -19.83, 72.25

 

CMYK 4 / 0 / 85 / 20

HEX #C3CB1F

RGB 195 203 31

HSL 62.79, 0.74%, 0.46%

LAB 78.7, -21.09, 74.65

 

CMYK 4 / 0 / 77 / 13

HEX #D4DD32

RGB 212 221 50

HSL 63.16, 0.72%, 0.53%

LAB 84.97, -22.15, 75.8

 

CMYK 4 / 0 / 71 / 6

HEX #E5EF45

RGB 229 239 69

HSL 63.53, 0.84%, 0.6%

LAB 91.15, -23.04, 76.09

 

CMYK 4 / 0 / 65 / 0

HEX #F6FF58

RGB 246 255 88

HSL 63.23, 1%, 0.67%

LAB 96.75, -22.85, 75.32

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #ADB911

RGB 173 185 17

HSL 64.29, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 71.98, -21.91, 71.1

 

CMYK 7 / 0 / 100 / 35

HEX #9CA700

RGB 156 167 0

HSL 63.95, 1%, 0.33%

LAB 65.52, -20.56, 67.77

 

CMYK 7 / 0 / 100 / 42

HEX #8B9500

RGB 139 149 0

HSL 64.03, 1%, 0.29%

LAB 58.96, -18.95, 62.31

 

CMYK 7 / 0 / 100 / 49

HEX #7A8300

RGB 122 131 0

HSL 64.12, 1%, 0.26%

LAB 52.25, -17.3, 56.73

 

CMYK 7 / 0 / 100 / 56

HEX #697100

RGB 105 113 0

HSL 64.25, 1%, 0.22%

LAB 45.38, -15.62, 51.01

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #AFBB11

RGB 175 187 17

HSL 64.24, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 72.69, -22.04, 71.73

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 91 / 27

HEX #BB9911

RGB 187 153 17

HSL 48, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 64.47, 0.92, 65.77

 

CMYK 0 / 43 / 91 / 27

HEX #BB6B11

RGB 187 107 17

HSL 31.76, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 53.08, 26.2, 57.1

 

CMYK 0 / 67 / 91 / 27

HEX #BB3E11

RGB 187 62 17

HSL 15.88, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 44.31, 48.53, 50.63

 

CMYK 0 / 91 / 91 / 27

HEX #BB1111

RGB 187 17 17

HSL 0, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 39.59, 61.67, 47.28

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #AFBB11

RGB 175 187 17

HSL 64.24, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 72.69, -22.04, 71.73

 

CMYK 31 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #81BB11

RGB 129 187 17

HSL 80.47, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 69.65, -40.79, 68.01

 

CMYK 56 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #53BB11

RGB 83 187 17

HSL 96.71, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 67.59, -55.94, 65.47

 

CMYK 80 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #26BB11

RGB 38 187 17

HSL 112.59, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 66.51, -65.01, 64.13

 

CMYK 91 / 0 / 77 / 27

HEX #11BB2B

RGB 17 187 43

HSL 129.18, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 66.39, -65.7, 57.49

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #AFBB11

RGB 175 187 17

HSL 64.24, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 72.69, -22.04, 71.73

 

CMYK 7 / 0 / 100 / 20

HEX #BDCB01

RGB 189 203 1

HSL 64.16, 0.99%, 0.4%

LAB 78.19, -24.1, 78.18

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #AFBB11

RGB 175 187 17

HSL 64.24, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 72.69, -22.04, 71.73

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 80 / 33

HEX #A0AA22

RGB 160 170 34

HSL 64.41, 0.67%, 0.4%

LAB 66.78, -19.57, 62.64

 

CMYK 5 / 0 / 68 / 40

HEX #929A32

RGB 146 154 50

HSL 64.62, 0.51%, 0.4%

LAB 61.18, -16.7, 51.31

 

CMYK 4 / 0 / 51 / 46

HEX #848943

RGB 132 137 67

HSL 64.29, 0.34%, 0.4%

LAB 55.28, -12.47, 36.55

 

CMYK 2 / 0 / 31 / 53

HEX #767953

RGB 118 121 83

HSL 64.74, 0.19%, 0.4%

LAB 49.68, -7.77, 20.51

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 91 / 27

HEX #BB6C11

RGB 187 108 17

HSL 32.12, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 53.31, 25.65, 57.27

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 91 / 27

HEX #BB9911

RGB 187 153 17

HSL 48, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 64.47, 0.92, 65.77

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #AFBB11

RGB 175 187 17

HSL 64.24, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 72.69, -22.04, 71.73

 

CMYK 30 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #82BB11

RGB 130 187 17

HSL 80.12, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 69.7, -40.41, 68.07

 

CMYK 55 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #55BB11

RGB 85 187 17

HSL 96, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 67.66, -55.4, 65.55

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 56

HEX #686F0A

RGB 104 111 10

HSL 64.16, 0.83%, 0.24%

LAB 44.71, -14.75, 48.2

 

CMYK 7 / 0 / 91 / 42

HEX #8B950E

RGB 139 149 14

HSL 64.44, 0.83%, 0.32%

LAB 58.99, -18.7, 60.15

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #AFBB11

RGB 175 187 17

HSL 64.24, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 72.69, -22.04, 71.73

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 12

HEX #D2E015

RGB 210 224 21

HSL 64.14, 0.83%, 0.48%

LAB 85.54, -25.17, 82.37

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 78 / 7

HEX #DFEC33

RGB 223 236 51

HSL 64.22, 0.83%, 0.56%

LAB 89.82, -24.78, 80.16

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #ADB911

RGB 173 185 17

HSL 64.29, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 71.98, -21.91, 71.1

 

CMYK 91 / 0 / 67 / 27

HEX #11BB3E

RGB 17 187 62

HSL 135.88, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 66.53, -64.02, 50.53

 

CMYK 30 / 91 / 0 / 27

HEX #8211BB

RGB 130 17 187

HSL 279.88, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 35.47, 67.27, -63.19

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #ADB911

RGB 173 185 17

HSL 64.29, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 71.98, -21.91, 71.1

 

CMYK 91 / 6 / 0 / 27

HEX #11AFBB

RGB 17 175 187

HSL 184.24, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 65.25, -31.89, -16.59

 

CMYK 0 / 91 / 6 / 27

HEX #BB11AF

RGB 187 17 175

HSL 304.24, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 44.32, 74.39, -41.33

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #ADB911

RGB 173 185 17

HSL 64.29, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 71.98, -21.91, 71.1

 

CMYK 91 / 0 / 67 / 27

HEX #11BB3E

RGB 17 187 62

HSL 135.88, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 66.53, -64.02, 50.53

 

CMYK 84 / 91 / 0 / 27

HEX #1D11BB

RGB 29 17 187

HSL 244.24, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 24.48, 58.98, -81.7

 

CMYK 0 / 91 / 24 / 27

HEX #BB118E

RGB 187 17 142

HSL 315.88, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 42.64, 70.04, -24.14

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 91 / 27

HEX #ADB911

RGB 173 185 17

HSL 64.29, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 71.98, -21.91, 71.1

 

CMYK 91 / 0 / 40 / 27

HEX #11BB71

RGB 17 187 113

HSL 153.88, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 67.17, -56.29, 26.69

 

CMYK 84 / 91 / 0 / 27

HEX #1D11BB

RGB 29 17 187

HSL 244.24, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 24.48, 58.98, -81.7

 

CMYK 0 / 91 / 51 / 27

HEX #BB115B

RGB 187 17 91

HSL 333.88, 0.83%, 0.4%

LAB 40.77, 64.98, 4.82

 

Description

Color code: HEX #ADB911 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #ADB911 | qconv.com - big

Red and green clearly dominate this hue: the red and green values are higher than blue. Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 173 red, 185 green and 17 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
173 185 17 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 6 cyan, none magenta, 91 yellow and 27 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
6% 0% 91% 27% C M Y K

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