#ACA370 Hex Color
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Muted to the point of khaki, #aca370 is a dusty yellow with a gray-olive undertone. That low saturation suits it as a supporting tone under warmer accents, though it can turn muddy next to plain white. It reads warm and mellow, and black text holds up well on it with an 8.2:1 contrast ratio, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #aca370
What is #aca370 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aca370 is rgb(172, 163, 112), in HSL hsl(51, 27%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 35%, 33%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #aca370?
Its muted warmth pairs well with terracotta and deep teal, since richer neighbors keep it from looking flat. Avoid placing it beside bright yellows, which expose its gray cast.
Is #aca370 readable on white or black?
#aca370 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.