#A79D1C

Color Details

HEX
#A79D1C
RGB
rgb(167, 157, 28)
HSL
hsl(56, 71%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 83%, 35%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.48:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a79d1c
Contrast 7.48:1 AAA
White on #a79d1c
Contrast 2.81:1 Fail
#a79d1c on Black
Contrast 7.48:1 AAA
#a79d1c on White
Contrast 2.81:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9b149
#cac477
#dcd8a4
#867e16
#645e11
#433f0b

Complement & Analogous

#1c25a6
#6aa61c
#a6581c

Triadic

#1ca69d
#9d1ca6

Monochrome

#433f0b #645e11 #a79d1c #cac477 #dcd8a4 #edebd2

Analogous

#a6581c #c18a60 #a79d1c #88b849 #6aa61c #558516

Complementary Mix

#645e11 #a79d1c #cac477 #1c25a6 #6b71c5 #12186c

Nearby Colors

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#a79d1d
#a79d0c
#a79d2c

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About #A79D1C

#A79D1C converts to RGB(167, 157, 28) and HSL(56, 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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#A79D1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A79D1C?
RGB: 167, 157, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(167, 157, 28)
Is #A79D1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A79D1C?
Complement: #1c25a6.
Does #A79D1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.81:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.48:1 (AAA (normal text)).