#A08000 Hex Color
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This muted olive gold has a warm, earthy character that feels grounded and traditional. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid a muddy appearance. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to let the tone stand out. The hex code for this shade is #a08000, and black text offers excellent readability against it.
Questions about #a08000
What is #a08000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a08000 is rgb(160, 128, 0), in HSL hsl(48, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 100%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #a08000 for a balanced design?
Is #a08000 suitable for UI text or backgrounds?
#a08000 is generally too low-contrast for primary UI text, but it works effectively as a subtle background accent or a decorative element. When used for UI, ensure you test the text readability against dark, high-contrast backgrounds to maintain accessibility standards.
Is #a08000 readable on white or black?
#a08000 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.58:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.