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#A6A259 color code is #A6A259. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a6a259.

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#A6A259 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A6A259 is 0.3467. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.65:1 against white and 7.93:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A6A259 on white2.65:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A6A259 on black7.93:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A6A2592.65:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A6A2597.93:1AAA

#A6A259 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A6A259?+
The hex code for #A6A259 is #A6A259. In RGB it's rgb(166, 162, 89), and in HSL it's hsl(57, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #A6A259?+
#A6A259 in RGB is (166, 162, 89). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 162, 89).
What is the CMYK value of #A6A259?+
#A6A259 converts to CMYK(0%, 2%, 46%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A6A259.
Is #a6a259 a warm or cool color?+
#A6A259 (#A6A259) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 57° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a6a259 belong to?+
#A6A259 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 57°, 30%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a6a259 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A6A259 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.65:1 — 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 #a6a259?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A6A259 (#A6A259) is 770 C Pantone 770 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A6A259 in design

Practical guidance for using #a6a259 (#A6A259) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A6A259 (#A6A259) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.9:1 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, #A6A259 (#A6A259) 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

#A6A259 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 — #a6a259 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

#A6A259 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 #A6A259

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a6a259 (#A6A259). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold