#A1A047 Hex Color
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#a1a047 is a mellow, olive-leaning yellow with low saturation and a warm undertone. It reads earthy rather than bright, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent instead of a loud focal color. It suits sale banners and budget branding, and pairs well with deep plum for extra contrast. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 7.6:1, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #a1a047
What is #a1a047 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1a047 is rgb(161, 160, 71), in HSL hsl(59, 39%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 56%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a1a047?
This muted yellow flatters deep plum and charcoal, which bring out its warm undertone without clashing. Skip bright oranges and pure white, which wash it out.
Is #a1a047 readable on white or black?
#a1a047 has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.