#A38B3B Hex Color
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#a38b3b is a muted, warm yellow with earthy green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its mellow saturation suggests nature, tradition, and practical optimism, making it effective for outdoor, organic, construction, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal. Black text achieves about 6.3:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #a38b3b.
Questions about #a38b3b
What is #a38b3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a38b3b is rgb(163, 139, 59), in HSL hsl(46, 47%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 64%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a38b3b?
Navy and charcoal pair well with #a38b3b, adding cool, grounded contrast to its warm yellow base; sage or terracotta can create a softer, earthy palette for packaging, interiors, and outdoor-focused branding.
Is #a38b3b warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#a38b3b reads as a warm yellow because its earthy green undertones are balanced by a muted, golden base; its medium-dark value conveys nature, tradition, and practical optimism rather than bright energy.
Is #a38b3b readable on white or black?
#a38b3b has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 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.