#A9B564 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mellow yellow has strong olive undertones that keep it grounded rather than bright. Because of its muted chroma, #a9b564 works best as a supporting background rather than a main header. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal grays, which provide the high contrast needed for readable text. The hex code for this soft, earthy yellow is #a9b564.
Questions about #a9b564
What is #a9b564 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9b564 is rgb(169, 181, 100), in HSL hsl(69, 35%, 55%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 45%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #a9b564?
Is #a9b564 better suited for backgrounds or text?
Use #a9b564 primarily as a background color or secondary accent rather than for primary body text. Because it lacks high saturation, it can struggle to maintain enough contrast against light backgrounds, making it difficult to read at smaller font sizes.
Is #a9b564 readable on white or black?
#a9b564 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.48:1 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.