#A7B378 Hex Color
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#a7b378 is a pastel yellow with a soft green undertone and very little saturation. It reads mellow and warm, which suits spring themes, baby products, and friendly sale graphics. As a hex code, it works best as a large background base rather than an accent, since it can wash out on white. Black text passes easily on top, hitting about 9.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #a7b378
What is #a7b378 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7b378 is rgb(167, 179, 120), in HSL hsl(72, 28%, 59%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 33%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #a7b378?
#a7b378 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, and with terracotta for a warm, earthy combo. Cream and soft browns keep the palette gentle, while deep navy adds structure.
Is #a7b378 a warm or cool color?
#a7b378 reads warm. Its yellow base carries most of the character, while the green undertone and low saturation soften it into a mellow, calm shade rather than a bright or cool one.
Is #a7b378 readable on white or black?
#a7b378 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.36:1 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.