Color swatch image showing #A98315 with RGB(169,131,21) values
Color swatch image showing #A98315 with RGB(169,131,21) values

#A98315 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A98315 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A98315 Color Information

#A98315 RGB value is (169, 131, 21). The hex color red value is 169, green is 131, and blue is 21. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 88 percent, 34 percent.

#A98315 color swatch
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#A98315 Color Meaning

Color #A98315 conveys warmth shaped by patience and depth. Unlike bright yellows, #A98315 tone feels grounded and earned. Consequently, color #A98315 suggests comfort paired with wisdom. Psychologically, color #A98315 supports reassurance and emotional steadiness. #A98315 encourages trust and reduces anxiety. Hospitality and heritage brands use color #A98315 to create a sense of reliability. Symbolically, color #A98315 connects to nourishment, tradition, and slow reward. #A98315 reflects sweetness developed over time. Spiritually, color #A98315 represents gratitude and mindful appreciation.

Color Conversion

Convert #A98315 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
#A98315
RGB
rgb(169, 131, 21)
HSL
hsl(45°, 78%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 88%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 88%, 66%)
XYZ
24.6138 24.7218 4.1840
Yxy
24.7218 0.4599 0.4619
Hunter Lab
49.7210 0.5161 3.3318
CIE-Lab
56.8033 4.8938 58.0330

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red169 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue21 / 255 (8%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)
34%

Color Variations

#A98315 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

#A98315 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 #A98315 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 #A98315 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

#A98315

protanopia

#999830

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A98315;

Text Color

color: #A98315;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A98315;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A9831540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A98315;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A98315 0%, #66500d 100%);

#A98315 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A98315 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.