#A98A1A Hex Color
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This muted olive tone balances warm yellow with earthy brown undertones. Because it feels grounded and natural, #a98a1a works best as an accent color for organic branding or outdoor-focused design. It pairs effectively with deep navy or charcoal grays to avoid looking muddy. Since this hex code meets WCAG AA standards for contrast with black text, it remains legible even in small, fine details.
Questions about #a98a1a
What is #a98a1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a98a1a is rgb(169, 138, 26), in HSL hsl(47, 73%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 85%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a98a1a in a design scheme?
Is #a98a1a suitable for text on a white background?
While #a98a1a provides a distinct look, it can struggle with WCAG accessibility standards when used as small text on plain white. It is much better suited as a feature color for buttons, organic borders, or graphical elements rather than long-form body content.
Is #a98a1a readable on white or black?
#a98a1a has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.