#A9996E

Color Details

HEX
#A9996E
RGB
rgb(169, 153, 110)
HSL
hsl(44, 26%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 9%, 35%, 34%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.47:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9996e
Contrast 7.47:1 AAA
White on #a9996e
Contrast 2.81:1 Fail
#a9996e on Black
Contrast 7.47:1 AAA
#a9996e on White
Contrast 2.81:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#baad8b
#cbc2a8
#ddd6c5
#877a58
#655c42
#443d2c

Complement & Analogous

#6e7eaa
#9caa6e
#aa7c6e

Triadic

#6eaa9a
#9a6eaa

Monochrome

#443d2c #655c42 #a9996e #cbc2a8 #ddd6c5 #eeebe2

Analogous

#aa7c6e #c4a39a #a9996e #b0bb8b #9caa6e #7d8858

Complementary Mix

#655c42 #a9996e #cbc2a8 #6e7eaa #a1abc8 #48526f

Nearby Colors

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#a9997e

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About #A9996E

#A9996E converts to RGB(169, 153, 110) and HSL(44, 26%, 55%). 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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#A9996E FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9996E?
RGB: 169, 153, 110. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 153, 110)
Is #A9996E a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9996E?
Complement: #6e7eaa.
Does #A9996E have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.81:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.47:1 (AAA (normal text)).