#A1A73C Hex Color
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#a1a73c is a mellow yellow with an olive undertone and a dusty, low-saturation finish. That muted quality keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a lead color. It pairs well with deep plum or charcoal, and suits spring themes, baby products, and budget sale graphics. Black text sits comfortably on it at an 8.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a1a73c
What is #a1a73c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1a73c is rgb(161, 167, 60), in HSL hsl(63, 47%, 45%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 64%, 35%.
What text color works best on #a1a73c?
Black text works best on #a1a73c, reaching a contrast ratio of about 8.1:1, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. White text falls short and should be avoided for fine print.
What colors pair well with #a1a73c?
Deep plum and charcoal both give #a1a73c a richer, more grounded feel than plain neutrals do. Cream tints of the same yellow also work for soft, tonal layouts.
Is #a1a73c readable on white or black?
#a1a73c has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.10:1 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.