#A78213 Hex Color
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#a78213 is a muted, earthy yellow with strong olive undertones. Because it lacks high saturation, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. Black text reads clearly against this shade, meeting WCAG AA standards. If you are experimenting with muted earth tones, learning how to make brown can help you balance this specific hex code in your palette.
Questions about #a78213
What is #a78213 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a78213 is rgb(167, 130, 19), in HSL hsl(45, 80%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 89%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a78213 in a design palette?
Because #a78213 is an earthy, muted yellow, it anchors well against deep charcoal or warm terracotta tones. For a more natural look, pair it with soft cream or deep forest green to emphasize its subtle olive undertones.
Does #a78213 work well for text on a white background?
While #a78213 is readable on dark surfaces, it often lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds to meet strict accessibility standards. Use it primarily for graphic elements, borders, or accents rather than small, fine body text.
Is #a78213 readable on white or black?
#a78213 has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 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.