Color swatch image showing #A98317 with RGB(169,131,23) values
Color swatch image showing #A98317 with RGB(169,131,23) values

#A98317 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A98317 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A98317 Color Information

#A98317 RGB value is (169, 131, 23). The hex color red value is 169, green is 131, and blue is 23. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 86 percent, 34 percent.

#A98317 color swatch
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#A98317 Color Meaning

Color #A98317 conveys warmth shaped by patience and depth. Unlike bright yellows, #A98317 tone feels grounded and earned. Consequently, color #A98317 suggests comfort paired with wisdom. Psychologically, color #A98317 supports reassurance and emotional steadiness. #A98317 encourages trust and reduces anxiety. Hospitality and heritage brands use color #A98317 to create a sense of reliability. Symbolically, color #A98317 connects to nourishment, tradition, and slow reward. #A98317 reflects sweetness developed over time. Spiritually, color #A98317 represents gratitude and mindful appreciation.

Color Conversion

Convert #A98317 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
#A98317
RGB
rgb(169, 131, 23)
HSL
hsl(44°, 76%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 86%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(44°, 86%, 66%)
XYZ
24.6331 24.7295 4.2856
Yxy
24.7295 0.4592 0.4610
Hunter Lab
49.7288 0.5217 3.3186
CIE-Lab
56.8109 4.9444 57.5041

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red169 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue23 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)
34%

Color Variations

#A98317 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

#A98317 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 #A98317 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 #A98317 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

#A98317

protanopia

#999831

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A98317;

Text Color

color: #A98317;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A98317;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A9831740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A98317;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A98317 0%, #674f0e 100%);

#A98317 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A98317 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.