#A39A6B color
The hex color #A39A6B is a grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 60.4% green and 42% blue (163, 154, 107).
Its hue angle is 50°, with 23% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 34% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Windy Meadow (#B0A676), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.39:1).
#A39A6B color codes
| HEX | #A39A6B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 154, 107) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 60.4%, 42%) | |
| HSL | hsl(50, 23%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(50, 34%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 34%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.31, -4.03, 25.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.31, 26.22, 98.85) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.314, 31.96, 18.532) | |
| Decimal | 10721899 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A39A6B, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #A39A6B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A39A6B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #A39A6B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a39768Protanopia
no red cones#a69b6dDeuteranopia
no green cones#ab938eTritanopia
no blue cones#999999Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a39a6b; }
.text { color: #a39a6b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a39a6b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 154 107 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a39a6b, #90a36b); }
Similar colors
#b0a676Windy Meadow#9f9978A Frond in Need#aba77cOlive Tree#ad9a5dKathmandu#b1a979Bamboo Forest#95986bGuacamole#af9968Veranda Gold#978c59In a Pickle
Closest common color name: Ecru.
Questions
- What color is #A39A6B?
- #A39A6B is a grayish yellow, closest to the named color Windy Meadow. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A39A6B?
- The RGB value is 163, 154, 107: 163 red, 154 green and 107 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A39A6B?
- The complementary color is #6B74A3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A39A6B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.39:1 and white text 2.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.