#A59B4A Color Information

Hex color code: #A59B4A

#A59B4A is a delicate yellow color. In RGB it is (165, 155, 74), and in HSL it is (53°, 38%, 47%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NamePeru
HEX
#A59B4A
RGB
165, 155, 74
HSL
53°, 38%, 47%
CMYK
0%, 6%, 55%, 35%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #A59B4A;
background-color: #A59B4A;
border-color: #A59B4A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A59B4A;
border: 2px solid #A59B4A;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#A59B4A]
text-[#A59B4A]
border-[#A59B4A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A59B4A]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A59B4A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A59B4A; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #A59B4A; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #A59B4A; background-color: #A59B4A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #A59B4A20; border-left: 4px solid #A59B4A; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #A59B4A; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A59B4A in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

165, 155, 74

Red: 165 / Green: 155 / Blue: 74

HSL

53°, 38%, 47%

Hue: 53° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

0%, 6%, 55%, 35%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 6% / Yellow: 55% / Key: 35%

What color is #A59B4A?

#A59B4A is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A59B4A to RGB:

rgb(165, 155, 74)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A59B4A to HSL:

hsl(53, 38%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A59B4A to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 6%, 55%, 35%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#A59B4A is a delicate yellow color with RGB values of 165, 155, 74 and HSL of 53°, 38%, 47%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A59B4A is #4A55A5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A56D4A.

Use #A59B4A in CSS: color: #A59B4A or background-color: #A59B4A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A59B4A

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 7.39:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A59B4A?

#A59B4A is a delicate yellow color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #A59B4A?

#A59B4A in RGB is (165, 155, 74) - 165 red, 155 green, and 74 blue.

How to use #A59B4A in CSS?

Use #A59B4A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A59B4A?

#4A55A5 (complementary), #A56D4A (analogous), and #716933 (lighter shade) work well with #A59B4A.