Color swatch image showing #A98314 with RGB(169,131,20) values
Color swatch image showing #A98314 with RGB(169,131,20) values

#A98314 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A98314 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A98314 Color Information

#A98314 RGB value is (169, 131, 20). The hex color red value is 169, green is 131, and blue is 20. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 88 percent, 34 percent.

#A98314 color swatch
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#A98314 Color Meaning

Color #A98314 conveys warmth shaped by patience and depth. Unlike bright yellows, #A98314 tone feels grounded and earned. Consequently, color #A98314 suggests comfort paired with wisdom. Psychologically, color #A98314 supports reassurance and emotional steadiness. #A98314 encourages trust and reduces anxiety. Hospitality and heritage brands use color #A98314 to create a sense of reliability. Symbolically, color #A98314 connects to nourishment, tradition, and slow reward. #A98314 reflects sweetness developed over time. Spiritually, color #A98314 represents gratitude and mindful appreciation.

Color Conversion

Convert #A98314 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
#A98314
RGB
rgb(169, 131, 20)
HSL
hsl(45°, 79%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 88%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 88%, 66%)
XYZ
24.6048 24.7181 4.1361
Yxy
24.7181 0.4603 0.4624
Hunter Lab
49.7173 0.5135 3.3380
CIE-Lab
56.7997 4.8700 58.2852

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red169 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue20 / 255 (8%)

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#A98314 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

#A98314 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 #A98314 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 #A98314 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

#A98314

protanopia

#99982f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A98314;

Text Color

color: #A98314;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A98314;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A9831440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A98314;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A98314 0%, #66500c 100%);

#A98314 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A98314 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.