#A98309 Color Meaning and Information

#A98309 Color Information

#A98309 RGB value is (169, 131, 9). The hex color red value is 169, green is 131, and blue is 9. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 95 percent, 34 percent.

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#A98309 Color Meaning

Color #A98309 conveys warmth shaped by patience and depth. Unlike bright yellows, #A98309 tone feels grounded and earned. Consequently, color #A98309 suggests comfort paired with wisdom. Psychologically, color #A98309 supports reassurance and emotional steadiness. #A98309 encourages trust and reduces anxiety. Hospitality and heritage brands use color #A98309 to create a sense of reliability. Symbolically, color #A98309 connects to nourishment, tradition, and slow reward. #A98309 reflects sweetness developed over time. Spiritually, color #A98309 represents gratitude and mindful appreciation.

Color Conversion

Convert #A98309 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

#A98309

RGB

rgb(169, 131, 9)

HSL

hsl(46°, 90%, 35%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 22%, 95%, 34%)

HSV

hsv(46°, 95%, 66%)

XYZ

24.5278 24.6873 3.7308

Yxy

24.6873 0.4633 0.4663

Hunter Lab

49.6863 0.4912 3.3903

CIE-Lab

56.7695 4.6677 60.5048

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red169 / 255 (66%)

66%

Green131 / 255 (51%)

51%

Blue9 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Yellow95 / 100 (95%)

95%

Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)

34%

Color Variations

#A98309 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

#A98309 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 #A98309 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#A98309

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 #A98309 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

#A98309

protanopia

#999827

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A98309;

Text Color

color: #A98309;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A98309;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A9830940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A98309;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A98309 0%, #685105 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #A98309 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.