#A8A059 Hex Color
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This muted mustard tone feels organic and grounded. It works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background, as it can appear muddy in large areas. Pair #a8a059 with charcoal grays or deep navies to maintain a professional look. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it reads well for small, functional UI elements. The hex code for this yellow shade is #a8a059.
Questions about #a8a059
What is #a8a059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8a059 is rgb(168, 160, 89), in HSL hsl(54, 31%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 47%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #a8a059?
Is #a8a059 suitable for UI text?
While #a8a059 offers decent contrast against black, it is generally safer to use this hex color for functional UI accents, icons, or buttons rather than body text. Its organic, desaturated nature can struggle with legibility requirements on certain backgrounds if used in smaller font sizes.
Is #a8a059 readable on white or black?
#a8a059 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.83:1 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.