Color swatch image showing #A9830B with RGB(169,131,11) values

#A9830B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A9830B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A9830B Color Information

#A9830B RGB value is (169, 131, 11). The hex color red value is 169, green is 131, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 88 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 93 percent, 34 percent.

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#A9830B Color Meaning

Color #A9830B conveys warmth shaped by patience and depth. Unlike bright yellows, #A9830B tone feels grounded and earned. Consequently, color #A9830B suggests comfort paired with wisdom. Psychologically, color #A9830B supports reassurance and emotional steadiness. #A9830B encourages trust and reduces anxiety. Hospitality and heritage brands use color #A9830B to create a sense of reliability. Symbolically, color #A9830B connects to nourishment, tradition, and slow reward. #A9830B reflects sweetness developed over time. Spiritually, color #A9830B represents gratitude and mindful appreciation.

Color Conversion

Convert #A9830B 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
#A9830B
RGB
rgb(169, 131, 11)
HSL
hsl(46°, 88%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 93%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 93%, 66%)
XYZ
24.5389 24.6918 3.7893
Yxy
24.6918 0.4628 0.4657
Hunter Lab
49.6908 0.4944 3.3828
CIE-Lab
56.7739 4.6969 60.1750

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red169 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)
34%

Color Variations

#A9830B 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

#A9830B 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 #A9830B 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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#A9830B

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 #A9830B 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

#A9830B

protanopia

#999828

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A9830B;

Text Color

color: #A9830B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A9830B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A9830B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A9830B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A9830B 0%, #665007 100%);

#A9830B Color FAQs

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