#A9503C

#A9503C

Overview

#A9503C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 169, 80, 60, in HSL 11.0°, 47.6%, 44.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 52.7%, 64.5%, 33.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 3033 Pearl Pink.

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Color Values

HEX

#A9503C

RGB

169, 80, 60

HSL

11.0, 47.6%, 44.9%

HSV

11.0, 64.5%, 66.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 52.7%, 64.5%, 33.7%

OKLCH

0.5386 0.1219 34.0

Properties

Color Psychology

True brown is the color of earth, wood, and leather, symbolizing reliability, endurance, and honest craftsmanship. It is psychologically grounding and creates a sense of security and material substance. Brown conveys authenticity and is often used by brands that emphasize traditional values and natural materials.

Design Usage

Medium brown is effective for coffee brands, furniture companies, and outdoor lifestyle products. It works as a warm neutral in navigation elements, card borders, and section dividers. Brown provides an organic alternative to gray-based design systems, particularly for brands wanting to convey handmade quality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #A9503C;
color: #A9503C;
border-color: #A9503C;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 900 #7C2D12

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.39:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.9:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A9503C?

RGB(169, 80, 60) · HSL(11.0, 47.6%, 44.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 52.7%, 64.5%, 33.7%)

Does #A9503C meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.39:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #A9503C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #A9503C background; contrast on black is 3.9:1.