#A5802C Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated gold sits between deep yellow and olive. Because of its earthy, subdued character, #a5802c works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or dark navy for a balanced, professional look. Since the hex code #a5802c offers strong contrast against black text, it remains readable when applied to smaller UI elements or navigational buttons.
Questions about #a5802c
What is #a5802c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5802c is rgb(165, 128, 44), in HSL hsl(42, 58%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 73%, 35%.
What color combinations work best with #a5802c?
Is #a5802c suitable for UI design?
This color functions effectively as an accent for UI elements, such as buttons or navigational icons, due to its reliable contrast against black text. Because it is unsaturated, it offers a grounded, less aggressive alternative to standard bright yellow or gold options.
Is #a5802c readable on white or black?
#a5802c has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 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.