#A9963F Hex Color
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This unsaturated, warm yellow carries strong olive undertones that evoke natural, earthy textures. Because it is somewhat muted, #a9963f avoids the harshness of brighter yellows. It works best as a supporting accent in organic branding or outdoor-focused interfaces rather than a full background. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate gray to maintain readability, as black text provides excellent 7.1:1 contrast against it.
Questions about #a9963f
What is #a9963f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9963f is rgb(169, 150, 63), in HSL hsl(49, 46%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 63%, 34%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Is #a9963f readable on white or black?
#a9963f has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.12:1 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.