#A08E24 Hex Color
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#a08e24 is a muted, warm yellow with olive, green, and gray undertones. Its mellow saturation suits outdoor branding, organic packaging, budget campaigns, and military-inspired fashion. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or navy, since large areas can feel muddy. The hex code #a08e24 supports clear black body text at about 6.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #a08e24
What is #a08e24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a08e24 is rgb(160, 142, 36), in HSL hsl(51, 63%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 78%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a08e24?
Is #a08e24 warm or cool?
It reads as a warm color because its yellow base outweighs its olive and gray undertones, creating a mellow golden impression rather than a fresh, blue-leaning green in most palettes.
Is #a08e24 readable on white or black?
#a08e24 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.