#A0995C Hex Color
Grounded organic yellow with soft olive undertones
This unsaturated, mellow yellow has distinct olive undertones that feel grounded and organic. The hex code for this shade is #a0995c. Due to its muted quality, it works best as a supporting texture or accent rather than a primary background. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or navy blues. Black text reads clearly against this color, offering a 7.2:1 contrast ratio for accessible typography.
Questions about #a0995c
What is #a0995c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0995c is rgb(160, 153, 92), in HSL hsl(54, 27%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 42%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a0995c?
Is #a0995c readable on white or black?
#a0995c has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.20:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.