#A38B00 Hex Color
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#a38b00 is a warm, rather unsaturated yellow with a mellow, earthy cast instead of bright intensity. It suggests enthusiasm, opportunity, and positivity while staying practical for sale graphics, budget brands, and construction signage. Use it as a supporting accent beside charcoal or navy. The hex code #a38b00 provides about 6.3:1 contrast with black text, suitable for small labels.
Questions about #a38b00
What is #a38b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a38b00 is rgb(163, 139, 0), in HSL hsl(51, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 100%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a38b00?
Does #a38b00 look warm or cool?
#a38b00 reads as a warm yellow because its yellow base is softened by low saturation and an earthy cast, rather than appearing as a bright, lemon-like yellow at first glance. It conveys optimism and opportunity while staying grounded for practical designs.
Is #a38b00 readable on white or black?
#a38b00 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.