#A9B04D Hex Color
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Soft and muted with a green undertone, mellow yellow sits at a medium lightness. Its hex code is #a9b04d. Black text reads clearly on it at about a 9:1 contrast ratio, so it holds up as a background for body copy. It works best as a supporting tone in spring themes or budget promotions, though large areas can turn muddy.
Questions about #a9b04d
What is #a9b04d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9b04d is rgb(169, 176, 77), in HSL hsl(64, 39%, 50%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 56%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #a9b04d?
Pair #a9b04d with deep plum or charcoal for contrast, since its muted yellow-green needs darker neighbors to stand out. Cream and warm browns make it feel softer and more natural.
Is #a9b04d readable on white or black?
#a9b04d has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.00:1 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.