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#A6A31C color code is #A6A31C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a6a31c.

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#A6A31C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A6A31C is 0.3439. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.67:1 against white and 7.88:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A6A31C on white2.67:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A6A31C on black7.88:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A6A31C2.67:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A6A31C7.88:1AAA

#A6A31C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A6A31C?+
The hex code for #A6A31C is #A6A31C. In RGB it's rgb(166, 163, 28), and in HSL it's hsl(59, 71%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #A6A31C?+
#A6A31C in RGB is (166, 163, 28). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 163, 28).
What is the CMYK value of #A6A31C?+
#A6A31C converts to CMYK(0%, 2%, 83%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A6A31C.
Is #a6a31c a warm or cool color?+
#A6A31C (#A6A31C) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 59° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a6a31c belong to?+
#A6A31C belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 59°, 71%, 38% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a6a31c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A6A31C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.67:1 — 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 #a6a31c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A6A31C (#A6A31C) is 7747 C Bright Olive, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A6A31C in design

Practical guidance for using #a6a31c (#A6A31C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A6A31C (#A6A31C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A6A31C (#A6A31C) 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

#A6A31C 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 — #a6a31c 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

#A6A31C 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.