#A1AA55 Hex Color
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#a1aa55 is a desaturated, olive-leaning yellow with a muted, earthy quality. This tone feels approachable and friendly, making it an excellent choice for playful branding or organic web backgrounds. It creates a high-contrast pairing with black text for readability. Avoid using this shade as a primary color for large interface blocks, as its muted intensity can quickly become overwhelming.
Questions about #a1aa55
What is #a1aa55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1aa55 is rgb(161, 170, 85), in HSL hsl(66, 33%, 50%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 50%, 33%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a1aa55?
Is #a1aa55 readable on white or black?
#a1aa55 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.39:1 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.