#AB9878 Hex Color
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Sale banners and budget packaging need yellow that doesn’t shout, and the hex code #ab9878 fits that job. This dusty, ashy shade reads as soft khaki, warm but heavily muted, so it works better as a supporting tone than a hero color. Black text clears WCAG AA on it with room to spare, which makes it safe for small labels and buttons.
Questions about #ab9878
What is #ab9878 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab9878 is rgb(171, 152, 120), in HSL hsl(38, 23%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 30%, 33%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ab9878?
Is #ab9878 readable on white or black?
#ab9878 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.49:1 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.