#A79C1C

Color Details

HEX
#A79C1C
RGB
rgb(167, 156, 28)
HSL
hsl(55, 71%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 83%, 35%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.42:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a79c1c
Contrast 7.42:1 AAA
White on #a79c1c
Contrast 2.83:1 Fail
#a79c1c on Black
Contrast 7.42:1 AAA
#a79c1c on White
Contrast 2.83:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9b049
#cac477
#dcd7a4
#867d16
#645e11
#433e0b

Complement & Analogous

#1c28a6
#6ca61c
#a6551c

Triadic

#1ca69a
#9a1ca6

Monochrome

#433e0b #645e11 #a79c1c #cac477 #dcd7a4 #edebd2

Analogous

#a6551c #c18860 #a79c1c #89b849 #6ca61c #568516

Complementary Mix

#645e11 #a79c1c #cac477 #1c28a6 #6b73c5 #121a6c

Nearby Colors

#a79c1b
#a79c1d
#a79c0c
#a79c2c

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About #A79C1C

#A79C1C converts to RGB(167, 156, 28) and HSL(55, 71%, 38%). 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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#A79C1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A79C1C?
RGB: 167, 156, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(167, 156, 28)
Is #A79C1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A79C1C?
Complement: #1c28a6.
Does #A79C1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.83:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.42:1 (AAA (normal text)).