#A4B369 Hex Color
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Soft and muted, this warm yellow carries a gentle olive-green undertone that keeps it grounded rather than bright. The hex code #a4b369 suits spring backgrounds, baby products, budget branding, and construction themes with a friendly, practical feel. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep brown. Black text reaches about 9.2:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #a4b369
What is #a4b369 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4b369 is rgb(164, 179, 105), in HSL hsl(72, 33%, 56%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 41%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #a4b369?
Pair #a4b369 with charcoal or deep brown for grounded contrast; cream keeps the palette airy, while muted terracotta adds warmth without making the yellow-green tone feel bright.
Does #a4b369 look warm or cool?
The #a4b369 hex color reads as a warm, muted yellow-green because its yellow base is softened by an olive undertone rather than a blue cast, giving it a grounded feel instead of a crisp, cool appearance.
Where does #a4b369 work well?
#a4b369 works well for spring-inspired backgrounds, baby products, budget branding, and construction themes because its softened yellow-green tone feels friendly, practical, and grounded without appearing overly bright or childish in most layouts.
Is #a4b369 readable on white or black?
#a4b369 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.