#A9982B

Color Details

HEX
#A9982B
RGB
rgb(169, 152, 43)
HSL
hsl(52, 59%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 75%, 34%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.21:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9982b
Contrast 7.21:1 AAA
White on #a9982b
Contrast 2.91:1 Fail
#a9982b on Black
Contrast 7.21:1 AAA
#a9982b on White
Contrast 2.91:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#baad55
#cbc180
#ddd6aa
#877a22
#655b1a
#443d11

Complement & Analogous

#2c3daa
#7caa2c
#aa5a2c

Triadic

#2caa99
#992caa

Monochrome

#443d11 #655b1a #a9982b #cbc180 #ddd6aa #eeead5

Analogous

#aa5a2c #c48c6b #a9982b #96bb56 #7caa2c #638823

Complementary Mix

#655b1a #a9982b #cbc180 #2c3daa #7681c8 #1d286f

Nearby Colors

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About #A9982B

#A9982B converts to RGB(169, 152, 43) and HSL(52, 59%, 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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#A9982B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9982B?
RGB: 169, 152, 43. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 152, 43)
Is #A9982B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9982B?
Complement: #2c3daa.
Does #A9982B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.91:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.21:1 (AAA (normal text)).