#AB8F25 Hex Color
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This unsaturated gold leans heavily into olive, giving it an earthy, grounded personality. Because it lacks vibrancy, #ab8f25 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to let its warm, mellow character stand out. With strong contrast against black, the hex code #ab8f25 provides excellent readability for UI text elements.
Questions about #ab8f25
What is #ab8f25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab8f25 is rgb(171, 143, 37), in HSL hsl(47, 64%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 78%, 33%.
What colors pair best with #ab8f25 for a modern palette?
Is #ab8f25 suitable for UI text on a light background?
Generally, #ab8f25 is not recommended for small body text on light backgrounds because it lacks the necessary contrast ratio for accessibility. Instead, use this shade for interactive elements, highlights, or icons where you need a muted, premium look rather than pure readability.
Is #ab8f25 readable on white or black?
#ab8f25 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.