#ABA384 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
A muted, ashy take on yellow. #aba384 carries a gray undertone that keeps it pastel and calm, lending designs a gentle, optimistic mood. It works best as a dominant background, a natural fit for spring themes and baby products, since black text on this hex code hits 8.3:1 contrast and clears WCAG AA. Pair it with plum or teal for depth.
Questions about #aba384
What is #aba384 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aba384 is rgb(171, 163, 132), in HSL hsl(48, 19%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 23%, 33%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #aba384?
Black text reads best on #aba384, with a contrast ratio of about 8.3:1, which clears WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short, so reserve it for large decorative type only.
What colors pair well with #aba384?
Deep plum, teal, and olive all bring out the warmth in #aba384 without competing with its muted tone. A dark charcoal ground also makes it read lighter and fresher.
Is #aba384 readable on white or black?
#aba384 has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.30:1 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.