#A0A873 Hex Color
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The hex code #a0a873 is a muted, dusty yellow with soft olive-green undertones. Its light, ashy finish feels gentle and youthful rather than bright, making it useful for spring backgrounds, baby products, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal; black text reads clearly on it, with about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a0a873
What is #a0a873 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0a873 is rgb(160, 168, 115), in HSL hsl(69, 23%, 55%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 32%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a0a873?
#a0a873 works well with cream, charcoal, muted terracotta, and dusty blue because its low saturation leaves room for stronger accents without creating a harsh palette, especially in spring layouts and soft packaging.
Is #a0a873 readable on white or black?
#a0a873 has a 2.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.34:1 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.