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#A3AB36 color code is #A3AB36. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a3ab36.

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#A3AB36 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A3AB36 is 0.3718. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.49:1 against white and 8.44:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A3AB36 on white2.49:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A3AB36 on black8.44:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A3AB362.49:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A3AB368.44:1AAA

#A3AB36 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A3AB36?+
The hex code for #A3AB36 is #A3AB36. In RGB it's rgb(163, 171, 54), and in HSL it's hsl(64, 52%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #A3AB36?+
#A3AB36 in RGB is (163, 171, 54). Written in CSS: rgb(163, 171, 54).
What is the CMYK value of #A3AB36?+
#A3AB36 converts to CMYK(5%, 0%, 68%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A3AB36.
Is #a3ab36 a warm or cool color?+
#A3AB36 (#A3AB36) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 64° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a3ab36 belong to?+
#A3AB36 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 64°, 52%, 44% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a3ab36 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A3AB36 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.49:1 — 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 #a3ab36?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A3AB36 (#A3AB36) is 3095 C Deep Citron, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A3AB36 in design

Practical guidance for using #a3ab36 (#A3AB36) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A3AB36 (#A3AB36) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A3AB36 (#A3AB36) 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

#A3AB36 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

#A3AB36 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.