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#A8B078 color code is #A8B078. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a8b078.

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#A8B078 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A8B078 is 0.4073. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.30:1 against white and 9.15:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A8B078 on white2.30:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A8B078 on black9.15:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A8B0782.30:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A8B0789.15:1AAA

#A8B078 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A8B078?+
The hex code for #A8B078 is #A8B078. In RGB it's rgb(168, 176, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(69, 26%, 58%).
What is the RGB value of #A8B078?+
#A8B078 in RGB is (168, 176, 120). Written in CSS: rgb(168, 176, 120).
What is the CMYK value of #A8B078?+
#A8B078 converts to CMYK(5%, 0%, 32%, 31%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A8B078.
Is #a8b078 a warm or cool color?+
#A8B078 (#A8B078) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 69° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a8b078 belong to?+
#A8B078 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 69°, 26%, 58% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #a8b078 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A8B078 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.3:1 — 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 #a8b078?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A8B078 (#A8B078) is 773 C Pantone 773 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A8B078 in design

Practical guidance for using #a8b078 (#A8B078) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A8B078 (#A8B078) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A8B078 (#A8B078) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#A8B078 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

#A8B078 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 #A8B078

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a8b078 (#A8B078). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Gucci#BFA06E · Gucci Gold