Agouti colour is a distinctive colour pattern seen in many mammal species, especially rodents. This colour pattern results from the presence of several bands of different colours on each hair. The base of the hairs is usually dark, a lighter band may be present in the middle, and then the end of the hair may take on a darker hue again. Agouti colouration usually serves as a natural camouflage to help avoid predators.
The genetic background of agouti colour is formed by the interaction of different genes that regulate hair pigmentation. This type of hair structure is influenced by the agouti-locus genes, which regulate the activity of melanocytes, or pigment cells. This genetically determined colour pattern can appear in different shades and intensities, and can therefore show considerable variation within a species.
Aguti colour RGB and HEX colour codes
The RGB colour code for the aguti colour is (146, 94, 58), while the HEX colour code is #925e3a.
Aguti colour
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#9A8B47 |
| RGB |
rgb(154, 139, 71) |
| HSL |
hsl(47, 35%, 44%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsv(47, 54%, 60%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(0%, 10%, 54%, 40%) |
| Contrasting colour |
#654798 |
| Complementary colour |
#47379A |
Dark and light shades of Aguti
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Dark shades
Light shades
Aguti colour complementary colour palettes
Agouti is an elegant and sophisticated shade. The right combination of colours is important to achieve a harmonious look. Below we present the 7 colour palettes of agouti.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of agouti?
The agouti colour is a wild shade that imitates the natural colour of the hair. It is typically characterised by alternating shades of brown and black, often with each hair having a banded colouring. The result is a playful, variegated pattern that provides excellent camouflage in the animal's natural environment.
What determines the colour of agouti?
The colour of the agouti depends on the genetic combinations present in the animal. The agouti colour pattern is formed when a single hair has multiple coloured stripes, which are formed by the alternation of eumelanin (black or brown pigment) and pheomelanin (yellow or red pigment). The genetic code determines the amount and distribution of these pigments, which results in the specific colour of the agouti pattern of a given individual. The resulting colour can combine and vary due to individual genetic variations, so that agouti colouration can span a wide spectrum in nature.
How is it possible to mix the colour of agouti?
Agouti colour mixing is done on a genetic basis, not by mixing dyes or dye shades. Agouti colour is the result of the layering of multiple pigments in the coat, which is genetically inherited in animals. The agouti gene in melanocytes, pigment cells, controls the secretion of multiple colours of pigment within a single hair shaft. This is usually a combination of darker and lighter bands that create a natural pattern. The agouti colour is most commonly seen in the fur of rodents such as mice and rabbits, but also occurs in other animals such as cats and dogs.
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