Color swatch image showing #A98301 with RGB(169,131,1) values

#A98301 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A98301 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A98301 Color Information

#A98301 RGB value is (169, 131, 1). The hex color red value is 169, green is 131, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 33 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 99 percent, 34 percent.

#A98301 color swatch
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#A98301 Color Meaning

Color #A98301 conveys warmth shaped by patience and depth. Unlike bright yellows, #A98301 tone feels grounded and earned. Consequently, color #A98301 suggests comfort paired with wisdom. Psychologically, color #A98301 supports reassurance and emotional steadiness. #A98301 encourages trust and reduces anxiety. Hospitality and heritage brands use color #A98301 to create a sense of reliability. Symbolically, color #A98301 connects to nourishment, tradition, and slow reward. #A98301 reflects sweetness developed over time. Spiritually, color #A98301 represents gratitude and mindful appreciation.

Color Conversion

Convert #A98301 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#A98301
RGB
rgb(169, 131, 1)
HSL
hsl(46°, 99%, 33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 99%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 99%, 66%)
XYZ
24.4840 24.6698 3.5000
Yxy
24.6698 0.4650 0.4685
Hunter Lab
49.6687 0.4784 3.4201
CIE-Lab
56.7523 4.5522 61.8433

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red169 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)
34%

Color Variations

#A98301 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#A98301 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #A98301 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#A98301

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A98301 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#A98301

protanopia

#999820

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A98301;

Text Color

color: #A98301;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A98301;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A9830140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A98301;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A98301 0%, #674f01 100%);

#A98301 Color FAQs

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