#A8A52C

Color Details

HEX
#A8A52C
RGB
rgb(168, 165, 44)
HSL
hsl(59, 58%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 74%, 34%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 8.08:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8a52c
Contrast 8.08:1 AAA
White on #a8a52c
Contrast 2.60:1 Fail
#a8a52c on Black
Contrast 8.08:1 AAA
#a8a52c on White
Contrast 2.60:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b9b756
#cbc980
#dcdbab
#868423
#65631a
#434212

Complement & Analogous

#2d2fa9
#6da92d
#a9692d

Triadic

#2da9a7
#a72da9

Monochrome

#434212 #65631a #a8a52c #cbc980 #dcdbab #eeedd5

Analogous

#a9692d #c3966c #a8a52c #8aba57 #6da92d #578724

Complementary Mix

#65631a #a8a52c #cbc980 #2d2fa9 #7778c7 #1d1f6e

Nearby Colors

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#a8a52d
#a8a51c
#a8a53c

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About #A8A52C

#A8A52C converts to RGB(168, 165, 44) and HSL(59, 58%, 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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#A8A52C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8A52C?
RGB: 168, 165, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 165, 44)
Is #A8A52C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8A52C?
Complement: #2d2fa9.
Does #A8A52C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.60:1 (Fails AA). On black: 8.08:1 (AAA (normal text)).