Color swatch image showing #A9830F with RGB(169,131,15) values

#A9830F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A9830F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A9830F Color Information

#A9830F RGB value is (169, 131, 15). The hex color red value is 169, green is 131, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 91 percent, 34 percent.

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#A9830F Color Meaning

Color #A9830F conveys warmth shaped by patience and depth. Unlike bright yellows, #A9830F tone feels grounded and earned. Consequently, color #A9830F suggests comfort paired with wisdom. Psychologically, color #A9830F supports reassurance and emotional steadiness. #A9830F encourages trust and reduces anxiety. Hospitality and heritage brands use color #A9830F to create a sense of reliability. Symbolically, color #A9830F connects to nourishment, tradition, and slow reward. #A9830F reflects sweetness developed over time. Spiritually, color #A9830F represents gratitude and mindful appreciation.

Color Conversion

Convert #A9830F 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
#A9830F
RGB
rgb(169, 131, 15)
HSL
hsl(45°, 84%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 91%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 91%, 66%)
XYZ
24.5647 24.7021 3.9252
Yxy
24.7021 0.4618 0.4644
Hunter Lab
49.7012 0.5019 3.3652
CIE-Lab
56.7840 4.7648 59.4206

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red169 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#A9830F 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

#A9830F 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 #A9830F 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+)

3.54:1
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 #A9830F 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

#A9830F

protanopia

#99982b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A9830F;

Text Color

color: #A9830F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A9830F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A9830F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A9830F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A9830F 0%, #674f09 100%);

#A9830F Color FAQs

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