#A7A36A Hex Color
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Reach for #a7a36a when a project needs a mellow, dusty yellow that reads soft instead of bright. Its grayed, warm tone suits spring themes, baby products, and budget sale graphics. Pair it with deep navy for contrast, or use it as a supporting tone behind black text, which clears AA for small body copy. The hex code #a7a36a can turn muddy in large washes, so keep it grounded with darker neighbors.
Questions about #a7a36a
What is #a7a36a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7a36a is rgb(167, 163, 106), in HSL hsl(56, 26%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 37%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a7a36a?
#a7a36a pairs best with deep, saturated colors like navy, charcoal, or terracotta, which give its muted warmth some bite. Skip pale pastels beside it, since both shades wash out.
Is #a7a36a readable on white or black?
#a7a36a has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.09:1 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.