#A78D0D Hex Color
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Far from bright lemon yellow, #a78d0d is a muted mustard with olive undertones. Its low saturation and darker lightness give it a mellow, earthy feel suited to sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.5:1 contrast, so it works as an accent on buttons and tags. Browse other shades of orange for warmer neighbors.
Questions about #a78d0d
What is #a78d0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a78d0d is rgb(167, 141, 13), in HSL hsl(50, 86%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 92%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a78d0d?
#a78d0d pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and cream. Its muted gold flatters cool blues without clashing, and dark text stays readable on top. Avoid setting it against pure white, where it can look muddy.
Is #a78d0d readable on white or black?
#a78d0d has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.45:1 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.