Color swatch image showing #A95C59 with RGB(169,92,89) values
Color swatch image showing #A95C59 with RGB(169,92,89) values

#A95C59 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A95C59 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A95C59 Color Information

#A95C59 RGB value is (169, 92, 89). The hex color red value is 169, green is 92, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 2°, saturation of 32 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 47 percent, 34 percent.

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#A95C59 Color Meaning

Color #A95C59 embodies resilience, earthy warmth, and enduring strength. #A95C59 muted reddish-brown reflects the stability and timeless presence of natural wood, creating a grounded, reassuring impression. Psychologically, color #A95C59 encourages emotional steadiness, patience, and thoughtful decision making. #A95C59 tempers impulsivity while fostering a calm, persistent mindset. Culturally, color #A95C59 is tied to craftsmanship, heritage design, and natural materials. Spiritually, #A95C59 symbolizes grounded vitality, connection to the earth, and long-term endurance in personal and creative pursuits.

Color Conversion

Convert #A95C59 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
#A95C59
RGB
rgb(169, 92, 89)
HSL
hsl(2°, 32%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 46%, 47%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(2°, 47%, 66%)
XYZ
21.9925 16.8106 11.5368
Yxy
16.8106 0.4369 0.3339
Hunter Lab
41.0007 2.2927 0.8178
CIE-Lab
48.0205 31.0099 15.7407

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red169 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green92 / 255 (36%)
36%
Blue89 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)
34%

Color Variations

#A95C59 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

#A95C59 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 #A95C59 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+)

4.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.81:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A95C59 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

#A95C59

protanopia

#88875a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A95C59;

Text Color

color: #A95C59;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A95C59;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A95C5940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A95C59;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A95C59 0%, #653634 100%);

#A95C59 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A95C59 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.