#A4790F Hex Color
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Close to the color of dried mustard seed, #a4790f is a muted yellow with strong olive undertones. Its low saturation and mid-lightness give it an earthy, mellow feel rather than a bright one. The hex code #a4790f works best as a supporting tone or accent in outdoor, organic, and budget-friendly branding, and it pairs well with deep teal or charcoal. Black text stays readable on it at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #a4790f
What is #a4790f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4790f is rgb(164, 121, 15), in HSL hsl(43, 83%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 91%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a4790f?
Deep teal and charcoal both make #a4790f feel grounded without going muddy. Cream and warm beige soften it for organic or rustic palettes, while navy adds contrast for sale and outdoor branding.
Is #a4790f readable on white or black?
#a4790f has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.