#A38C09

Color Details

HEX
#A38C09
RGB
rgb(163, 140, 9)
HSL
hsl(51, 90%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 14%, 94%, 36%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.31:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a38c09
Contrast 6.31:1 AA
White on #a38c09
Contrast 3.33:1 Fail
#a38c09 on Black
Contrast 6.31:1 AA
#a38c09 on White
Contrast 3.33:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b5a33a
#c8ba6b
#dad19d
#827007
#625405
#413804

Complement & Analogous

#0920a5
#6ea509
#a53f09

Triadic

#09a58d
#8d09a5

Monochrome

#413804 #625405 #a38c09 #c8ba6b #dad19d #ede8ce

Analogous

#a53f09 #c07953 #a38c09 #8bb73a #6ea509 #588407

Complementary Mix

#625405 #a38c09 #c8ba6b #0920a5 #5f6ec5 #06156b

Nearby Colors

#a38c08
#a38c0a
#a38bf9
#a38c19

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About #A38C09

#A38C09 converts to RGB(163, 140, 9) and HSL(51, 90%, 34%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#A38C09 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A38C09?
RGB: 163, 140, 9. Copy as CSS: rgb(163, 140, 9)
Is #A38C09 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A38C09?
Complement: #0920a5.
Does #A38C09 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.33:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.31:1 (AA (normal text)).