#A9A498 Color Information

Hex color code: #A9A498

A subtle orange shade, #A9A498 appears as (169, 164, 152) in RGB and (42°, 9%, 63%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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HEX

#A9A498

RGB

169, 164, 152

HSL

42°, 9%, 63%

CMYK

0%, 3%, 10%, 34%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A9A498;
background-color: #A9A498;
border-color: #A9A498;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A9A498;
border: 2px solid #A9A498;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A9A498]
text-[#A9A498]
border-[#A9A498]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A9A498]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A9A498, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A9A498; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A9A498; 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 #A9A498; background-color: #A9A49815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A9A49820; border-left: 4px solid #A9A498; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #A9A498; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A9A498 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

169, 164, 152

Red: 169 / Green: 164 / Blue: 152

HSL

42°, 9%, 63%

Hue: 42° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 63%

CMYK

0%, 3%, 10%, 34%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 10% / Key: 34%

What color is #A9A498?

#A9A498 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

989DA9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A9A498 to RGB:

rgb(169, 164, 152)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A9A498 to HSL:

hsl(42, 9%, 63%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A9A498 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 34%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#A9A498 is a subtle orange color with RGB values of 169, 164, 152 and HSL of 42°, 9%, 63%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A9A498 is #989DA9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A99C98.

Use #A9A498 in CSS: color: #A9A498 or background-color: #A9A498. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A9A498

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

Contrast Ratio: 8.45:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9A498?

#A9A498 is a subtle orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #A9A498?

#A9A498 in RGB is (169, 164, 152) - 169 red, 164 green, and 152 blue.

How to use #A9A498 in CSS?

Use #A9A498 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A9A498?

#989DA9 (complementary), #A99C98 (analogous), and #857F6F (lighter shade) work well with #A9A498.