#A88E08 Hex Color
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Muted mustard with an olive undertone. #a88e08 sits low on saturation, so it reads mellow and earthy rather than bright. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 6.5:1, which makes it a solid background for badges, sale tags, and construction signage. Next to white it can look dull, so pair it with navy or deep teal and keep it to accents.
Questions about #a88e08
What is #a88e08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a88e08 is rgb(168, 142, 8), in HSL hsl(50, 91%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 95%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a88e08?
Deep navy makes this muted yellow feel richer than white does, and teal or charcoal also flatter it. Skip pale neutrals, since they wash out its warmth.
Is #a88e08 readable on white or black?
#a88e08 has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.53:1 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.