#A17F23 Hex Color
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#a17f23 is a muted mustard gold with olive undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow and earthy, so it reads warm without shouting. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, since it can turn muddy across large areas. It flatters deep navy and cream, and black text on #a17f23 clears WCAG AA at about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #a17f23
What is #a17f23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a17f23 is rgb(161, 127, 35), in HSL hsl(44, 64%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 78%, 37%.
Does black text meet WCAG AA on #a17f23?
Yes. Black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast on #a17f23, which clears the 4.5:1 requirement for body text. White text falls short here, so keep type dark when this color sits behind it.
What colors pair well with #a17f23?
#a17f23 pairs well with navy, cream, and charcoal, which sharpen its warmth. It also grounds terracotta accents in earthy, outdoor-leaning palettes.
Is #a17f23 readable on white or black?
#a17f23 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.