#A3780C Hex Color

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Somewhere between mustard and old gold, #a3780c is a muted olive-yellow with a warm, earthy feel. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, though it can turn muddy across large backgrounds. It works better as a supporting tone or accent in outdoor and organic palettes. Black text on this hex code clears WCAG AA at about 5.2:1.

Questions about #a3780c

What is #a3780c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3780c is rgb(163, 120, 12), in HSL hsl(43, 86%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 93%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a3780c?
#a3780c pairs well with charcoal and deep navy, which sharpen its warmth through contrast. Soft cream also works when you want a gentler, earthy palette.
Is #a3780c readable on white or black?
#a3780c has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 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.