#A0A603 Hex Color
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#a0a603 is a loud yellow with a green edge, the kind you reach for when a sale banner or call to action needs to shout. Its strong saturation reads as energy and spontaneity, though it works better as an accent than a full background, where it can turn muddy at scale. Black text on it passes accessibility standards with about 8.0:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. For a pairing that holds up, set it against charcoal or deep plum instead of white, which tends to wash it out.
Questions about #a0a603
What is #a0a603 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0a603 is rgb(160, 166, 3), in HSL hsl(62, 96%, 33%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 98%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a0a603?
#a0a603 pairs best with deep, dark tones like charcoal, navy, or plum, which let its green-tinged brightness pop. White tends to flatten it, so use dark grounds when you want the yellow to feel bold.
Is #a0a603 readable on white or black?
#a0a603 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.95:1 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.