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#A0984B color code is #A0984B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a0984b.

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#A0984B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A0984B is 0.3044. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.96:1 against white and 7.09:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A0984B on white2.96:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A0984B on black7.09:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A0984B2.96:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A0984B7.09:1AAA

#A0984B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A0984B?+
The hex code for #A0984B is #A0984B. In RGB it's rgb(160, 152, 75), and in HSL it's hsl(54, 36%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #A0984B?+
#A0984B in RGB is (160, 152, 75). Written in CSS: rgb(160, 152, 75).
What is the CMYK value of #A0984B?+
#A0984B converts to CMYK(0%, 5%, 53%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A0984B.
Is #a0984b a warm or cool color?+
#A0984B (#A0984B) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 54° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a0984b belong to?+
#A0984B belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 54°, 36%, 46% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a0984b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A0984B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.96:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a0984b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A0984B (#A0984B) is 8011 C Metallic Brass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A0984B in design

Practical guidance for using #a0984b (#A0984B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A0984B (#A0984B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A0984B (#A0984B) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A0984B flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #a0984b can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#A0984B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #A0984B

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a0984b (#A0984B). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex GoldLouis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold