#AB9A4B Hex Color
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A muted yellow like #ab9a4b earns its keep on sale banners, budget packaging, and construction signage. Its low saturation and brown undertones keep the mood mellow instead of loud. The hex code works best as a supporting tone or accent, since large blocks can read flat. Pair it with deep teal for contrast, and use black text on top, which clears WCAG AA at about 7.5:1.
Questions about #ab9a4b
What is #ab9a4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ab9a4b is rgb(171, 154, 75), in HSL hsl(49, 39%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 56%, 33%.
What text color works best on #ab9a4b?
Black text is the safest choice, reaching about 7.5:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body text. White text falls far short, so skip it for small type.
What colors pair well with #ab9a4b?
Deep teal makes a strong complementary partner, while charcoal and cream keep the palette grounded. Pale grays tend to make the yellow look dull by comparison.
Is #ab9a4b readable on white or black?
#ab9a4b has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 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.