#AB8D46 Hex Color
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#ab8d46 is a muted, warm yellow with olive and earthy brown undertones. Its mellow saturation conveys practicality, resilience, and grounded optimism, making it useful for budget brands, outdoor packaging, construction, military-inspired designs, and organic products. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream. Black text remains highly readable, and the hex code is #ab8d46.
Questions about #ab8d46
What is #ab8d46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab8d46 is rgb(171, 141, 70), in HSL hsl(42, 42%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 59%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #ab8d46?
Is #ab8d46 warm or cool?
#ab8d46 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base is softened by olive and earthy brown undertones, giving it a grounded appearance rather than the crisp, bright look associated with cooler yellow shades.
Is #ab8d46 readable on white or black?
#ab8d46 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.