#A1A315 Hex Color
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Not a bright lemon but a dark, earthy mustard, this yellow leans olive at its edges. The hex code #a1a315 is fairly saturated yet mellow, with a warmth that suits sale tags, budget branding, and construction signs. Black text passes AA on it at about 7.8:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy, since it can turn muddy across large background areas.
Questions about #a1a315
What is #a1a315 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1a315 is rgb(161, 163, 21), in HSL hsl(61, 77%, 36%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 87%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a1a315?
Where does #a1a315 work best in a design?
Use it as a supporting tone or small accent rather than a dominant base. It carries energy on sale tags, badges, and signage but can look muddy across large background areas.
Is #a1a315 readable on white or black?
#a1a315 has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.76:1 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.