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#A69359 color code is #A69359. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a69359.

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#A69359 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A69359 is 0.2970. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.03:1 against white and 6.94:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A69359 on white3.03:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A69359 on black6.94:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A693593.03:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A693596.94:1AA

#A69359 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A69359?+
The hex code for #A69359 is #A69359. In RGB it's rgb(166, 147, 89), and in HSL it's hsl(45, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #A69359?+
#A69359 in RGB is (166, 147, 89). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 147, 89).
What is the CMYK value of #A69359?+
#A69359 converts to CMYK(0%, 11%, 46%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A69359.
Is #a69359 a warm or cool color?+
#A69359 (#A69359) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 45° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a69359 belong to?+
#A69359 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 45°, 30%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a69359 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A69359 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.03:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a69359?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A69359 (#A69359) is 7525 C Copper Tan, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A69359 in design

Practical guidance for using #a69359 (#A69359) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A69359 (#A69359) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A69359 (#A69359) 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

#A69359 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 — #a69359 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

#A69359 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 #A69359

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a69359 (#A69359). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV GoldRolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold