#A48400 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #a48400 is a muted yellow with olive and earthy undertones. Its practical character suits budget brands, construction graphics, outdoor products, and organic packaging. Use this hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal or navy. Black text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, making it suitable for clear body copy.
Questions about #a48400
What is #a48400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a48400 is rgb(164, 132, 0), in HSL hsl(48, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 100%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a48400?
#a48400 pairs well with charcoal, navy, cream, and warm neutrals because these partners balance its earthy yellow base and let the muted gold character remain visible without making the palette feel overly bright or busy.
Is #a48400 readable on white or black?
#a48400 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.