Color swatch image showing #A9830C with RGB(169,131,12) values

#A9830C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A9830C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A9830C Color Information

#A9830C RGB value is (169, 131, 12). The hex color red value is 169, green is 131, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 93 percent, 34 percent.

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#A9830C Color Meaning

Color #A9830C conveys warmth shaped by patience and depth. Unlike bright yellows, #A9830C tone feels grounded and earned. Consequently, color #A9830C suggests comfort paired with wisdom. Psychologically, color #A9830C supports reassurance and emotional steadiness. #A9830C encourages trust and reduces anxiety. Hospitality and heritage brands use color #A9830C to create a sense of reliability. Symbolically, color #A9830C connects to nourishment, tradition, and slow reward. #A9830C reflects sweetness developed over time. Spiritually, color #A9830C represents gratitude and mindful appreciation.

Color Conversion

Convert #A9830C 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
#A9830C
RGB
rgb(169, 131, 12)
HSL
hsl(45°, 87%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 93%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 93%, 66%)
XYZ
24.5448 24.6942 3.8206
Yxy
24.6942 0.4626 0.4654
Hunter Lab
49.6933 0.4961 3.3787
CIE-Lab
56.7762 4.7126 59.9993

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red169 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#A9830C 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

#A9830C 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 #A9830C 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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#A9830C

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 #A9830C 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

#A9830C

protanopia

#999829

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A9830C;

Text Color

color: #A9830C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A9830C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A9830C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A9830C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A9830C 0%, #664e07 100%);

#A9830C Color FAQs

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