#A09631 Hex Color
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This muted olive shade carries a warm, earthy weight that feels grounded and natural. It works best as an accent color, adding character to military-inspired palettes or organic branding without overwhelming the design. Because #a09631 has a high contrast ratio with black text, it reads clearly for small details. The hex code for this mellow yellow-olive is #a09631.
Questions about #a09631
What is #a09631 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a09631 is rgb(160, 150, 49), in HSL hsl(55, 53%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 69%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a09631 for a balanced palette?
Is #a09631 a good choice for text or small UI elements?
#a09631 provides excellent readability when used as a dark text color against light backgrounds, though it may be too low-contrast if used for very small or thin typography. Always check your specific background to ensure it meets WCAG accessibility standards.
Is #a09631 readable on white or black?
#a09631 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.