Color swatch image showing #A98310 with RGB(169,131,16) values

#A98310 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A98310 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A98310 Color Information

#A98310 RGB value is (169, 131, 16). The hex color red value is 169, green is 131, and blue is 16. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 91 percent, 34 percent.

#A98310 color swatch
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#A98310 Color Meaning

Color #A98310 conveys warmth shaped by patience and depth. Unlike bright yellows, #A98310 tone feels grounded and earned. Consequently, color #A98310 suggests comfort paired with wisdom. Psychologically, color #A98310 supports reassurance and emotional steadiness. #A98310 encourages trust and reduces anxiety. Hospitality and heritage brands use color #A98310 to create a sense of reliability. Symbolically, color #A98310 connects to nourishment, tradition, and slow reward. #A98310 reflects sweetness developed over time. Spiritually, color #A98310 represents gratitude and mindful appreciation.

Color Conversion

Convert #A98310 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
#A98310
RGB
rgb(169, 131, 16)
HSL
hsl(45°, 83%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 91%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 91%, 66%)
XYZ
24.5720 24.7050 3.9637
Yxy
24.7050 0.4615 0.4640
Hunter Lab
49.7041 0.5040 3.3602
CIE-Lab
56.7869 4.7840 59.2105

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red169 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue16 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow91 / 100 (91%)
91%
Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)
34%

Color Variations

#A98310 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

#A98310 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 #A98310 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A98310 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

#A98310

protanopia

#99982c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A98310;

Text Color

color: #A98310;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A98310;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A9831040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A98310;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A98310 0%, #664f09 100%);

#A98310 Color FAQs

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