La Rioja is a
neutral medium color with the hex code #A7B517.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
167, 181, 23 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 0%, 87%, 29% for print applications.
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La Rioja
#A7B517
La Rioja color values
- HEX
- #A7B517
- RGB
- 167, 181, 23
- HSL
- 65°, 77%, 40%
- CMYK
- 8, 0, 87, 29
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
La Rioja sits at 65° on the color wheel with 77% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 77% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, La Rioja is rendered as rgb(167, 181, 23), where the green channel leads at 181, with red and blue channels close behind. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, La Rioja translates to a CMYK breakdown of 8C 0M 87Y 29K. With a moderate key (29%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use La Rioja
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #A7B517;
--brand-primary-rgb: 167, 181, 23;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#A7B517',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 8%
M: 0%
Y: 87%
K: 29%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(167, 181, 23)
rgba(167, 181, 23, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #A7B517?
#A7B517 is La Rioja, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 167, 181, 23. It has a hue of 65°, 77%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #A7B517?
The RGB color code for #A7B517 is rgb(167, 181, 23). This means it contains 167 red,
181 green, and 23 blue in the RGB color model.
Is La Rioja a warm or cool color?
La Rioja (#A7B517) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #A7B517 in CSS?
You can use #A7B517 in CSS with:
background-color: #A7B517; or color: #A7B517; or as an RGB value: rgb(167, 181, 23). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 87%, 29%.