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#A0A01C color code is #A0A01C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a0a01c.

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#A0A01C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A0A01C is 0.3270. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.79:1 against white and 7.54:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A0A01C on white2.79:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A0A01C on black7.54:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A0A01C2.79:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A0A01C7.54:1AAA

#A0A01C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A0A01C?+
The hex code for #A0A01C is #A0A01C. In RGB it's rgb(160, 160, 28), and in HSL it's hsl(60, 70%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #A0A01C?+
#A0A01C in RGB is (160, 160, 28). Written in CSS: rgb(160, 160, 28).
What is the CMYK value of #A0A01C?+
#A0A01C converts to CMYK(0%, 0%, 83%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A0A01C.
Is #a0a01c a warm or cool color?+
#A0A01C (#A0A01C) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 60° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a0a01c belong to?+
#A0A01C belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 60°, 70%, 37% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a0a01c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A0A01C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.79:1 — 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 #a0a01c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A0A01C (#A0A01C) is 7747 C Bright Olive, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A0A01C in design

Practical guidance for using #a0a01c (#A0A01C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A0A01C (#A0A01C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A0A01C (#A0A01C) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#A0A01C flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#A0A01C 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.