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#A2A659 color code is #A2A659. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a2a659.

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#A2A659 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A2A659 is 0.3568. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.58:1 against white and 8.14:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A2A659 on white2.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A2A659 on black8.14:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A2A6592.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A2A6598.14:1AAA

#A2A659 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A2A659?+
The hex code for #A2A659 is #A2A659. In RGB it's rgb(162, 166, 89), and in HSL it's hsl(63, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #A2A659?+
#A2A659 in RGB is (162, 166, 89). Written in CSS: rgb(162, 166, 89).
What is the CMYK value of #A2A659?+
#A2A659 converts to CMYK(2%, 0%, 46%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A2A659.
Is #a2a659 a warm or cool color?+
#A2A659 (#A2A659) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 63° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a2a659 belong to?+
#A2A659 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 63°, 30%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a2a659 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A2A659 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.58:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a2a659?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A2A659 (#A2A659) is 7492 C Light Olive, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A2A659 in design

Practical guidance for using #a2a659 (#A2A659) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A2A659 (#A2A659) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A2A659 (#A2A659) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A2A659 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#A2A659 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #A2A659

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a2a659 (#A2A659). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold