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#A69E59 color code is #A69E59. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a69e59.

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#A69E59 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A69E59 is 0.3328. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.74:1 against white and 7.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A69E59 on white2.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A69E59 on black7.66:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A69E592.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A69E597.66:1AAA

#A69E59 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A69E59?+
The hex code for #A69E59 is #A69E59. In RGB it's rgb(166, 158, 89), and in HSL it's hsl(54, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #A69E59?+
#A69E59 in RGB is (166, 158, 89). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 158, 89).
What is the CMYK value of #A69E59?+
#A69E59 converts to CMYK(0%, 5%, 46%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A69E59.
Is #a69e59 a warm or cool color?+
#A69E59 (#A69E59) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 54° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a69e59 belong to?+
#A69E59 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 54°, 30%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a69e59 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A69E59 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.74:1 — 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 #a69e59?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A69E59 (#A69E59) is 770 C Pantone 770 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A69E59 in design

Practical guidance for using #a69e59 (#A69E59) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A69E59 (#A69E59) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A69E59 (#A69E59) 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

#A69E59 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 — #a69e59 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

#A69E59 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 #A69E59

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a69e59 (#A69E59). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold