#A59D2F

Color Details

HEX
#A59D2F
RGB
rgb(165, 157, 47)
HSL
hsl(56, 56%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 5%, 72%, 35%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.46:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a59d2f
Contrast 7.46:1 AAA
White on #a59d2f
Contrast 2.81:1 Fail
#a59d2f on Black
Contrast 7.46:1 AAA
#a59d2f on White
Contrast 2.81:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b7b159
#c9c482
#dbd8ac
#847e26
#635e1c
#423f13

Complement & Analogous

#2f37a7
#73a72f
#a7632f

Triadic

#2fa79f
#9f2fa7

Monochrome

#423f13 #635e1c #a59d2f #c9c482 #dbd8ac #edebd5

Analogous

#a7632f #c1926d #a59d2f #8fb959 #73a72f #5c8626

Complementary Mix

#635e1c #a59d2f #c9c482 #2f37a7 #787dc6 #1f246d

Nearby Colors

#a59d2e
#a59d30
#a59d1f
#a59d3f

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About #A59D2F

#A59D2F converts to RGB(165, 157, 47) and HSL(56, 56%, 42%). 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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#A59D2F FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A59D2F?
RGB: 165, 157, 47. Copy as CSS: rgb(165, 157, 47)
Is #A59D2F a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A59D2F?
Complement: #2f37a7.
Does #A59D2F have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.81:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.46:1 (AAA (normal text)).