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#A6983A color code is #A6983A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a6983a.

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#A6983A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A6983A is 0.3087. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.93:1 against white and 7.17:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A6983A on white2.93:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A6983A on black7.17:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A6983A2.93:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A6983A7.17:1AAA

#A6983A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A6983A?+
The hex code for #A6983A is #A6983A. In RGB it's rgb(166, 152, 58), and in HSL it's hsl(52, 48%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #A6983A?+
#A6983A in RGB is (166, 152, 58). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 152, 58).
What is the CMYK value of #A6983A?+
#A6983A converts to CMYK(0%, 8%, 65%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A6983A.
Is #a6983a a warm or cool color?+
#A6983A (#A6983A) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 52° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a6983a belong to?+
#A6983A belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 52°, 48%, 44% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a6983a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A6983A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.93:1 — 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 #a6983a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A6983A (#A6983A) is 8011 C Metallic Brass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A6983A in design

Practical guidance for using #a6983a (#A6983A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A6983A (#A6983A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A6983A (#A6983A) 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

#A6983A 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 — #a6983a 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

#A6983A 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 #A6983A

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a6983a (#A6983A). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold