#A9985C

Color Details

HEX
#A9985C
RGB
rgb(169, 152, 92)
HSL
hsl(47, 31%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 46%, 34%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.33:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9985c
Contrast 7.33:1 AAA
White on #a9985c
Contrast 2.86:1 Fail
#a9985c on Black
Contrast 7.33:1 AAA
#a9985c on White
Contrast 2.86:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#baad7d
#cbc19d
#ddd6be
#877a4a
#655b37
#443d25

Complement & Analogous

#5b6ca9
#93a95b
#a9715b

Triadic

#5ba998
#985ba9

Monochrome

#443d25 #655b37 #a9985c #cbc19d #ddd6be #eeeade

Analogous

#a9715b #c39c8c #a9985c #a9ba7c #93a95b #768749

Complementary Mix

#655b37 #a9985c #cbc19d #5b6ca9 #949fc7 #3b466e

Nearby Colors

#a9985b
#a9985d
#a9984c
#a9986c

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About #A9985C

#A9985C converts to RGB(169, 152, 92) and HSL(47, 31%, 51%). 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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#A9985C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9985C?
RGB: 169, 152, 92. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 152, 92)
Is #A9985C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9985C?
Complement: #5b6ca9.
Does #A9985C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.86:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.33:1 (AAA (normal text)).