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#A59D27 color code is #A59D27. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a59d27.

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#A59D27 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A59D27 is 0.3226. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.82:1 against white and 7.45:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A59D27 on white2.82:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A59D27 on black7.45:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A59D272.82:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A59D277.45:1AAA

#A59D27 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A59D27?+
The hex code for #A59D27 is #A59D27. In RGB it's rgb(165, 157, 39), and in HSL it's hsl(56, 62%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #A59D27?+
#A59D27 in RGB is (165, 157, 39). Written in CSS: rgb(165, 157, 39).
What is the CMYK value of #A59D27?+
#A59D27 converts to CMYK(0%, 5%, 76%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A59D27.
Is #a59d27 a warm or cool color?+
#A59D27 (#A59D27) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 56° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a59d27 belong to?+
#A59D27 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 56°, 62%, 40% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a59d27 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A59D27 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.82:1 — 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 #a59d27?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A59D27 (#A59D27) is 3074 C Deep Saffron, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A59D27 in design

Practical guidance for using #a59d27 (#A59D27) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A59D27 (#A59D27) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A59D27 (#A59D27) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#A59D27 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #a59d27 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#A59D27 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.