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#ABA769 color code is #ABA769. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #aba769.

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#ABA769 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #ABA769 is 0.3732. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.48:1 against white and 8.46:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#ABA769 on white2.48:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#ABA769 on black8.46:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #ABA7692.48:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #ABA7698.46:1AAA

#ABA769 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #ABA769?+
The hex code for #ABA769 is #ABA769. In RGB it's rgb(171, 167, 105), and in HSL it's hsl(56, 28%, 54%).
What is the RGB value of #ABA769?+
#ABA769 in RGB is (171, 167, 105). Written in CSS: rgb(171, 167, 105).
What is the CMYK value of #ABA769?+
#ABA769 converts to CMYK(0%, 2%, 39%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #ABA769.
Is #aba769 a warm or cool color?+
#ABA769 (#ABA769) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 56° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #aba769 belong to?+
#ABA769 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 56°, 28%, 54% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #aba769 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#ABA769 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.48:1 — 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 #aba769?+
The nearest Pantone match for #ABA769 (#ABA769) is 770 C Pantone 770 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #ABA769 in design

Practical guidance for using #aba769 (#ABA769) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#ABA769 (#ABA769) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #ABA769 (#ABA769) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. 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

#ABA769 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 — #aba769 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

#ABA769 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 #ABA769

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #aba769 (#ABA769). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Gucci#BFA06E · Gucci GoldLouis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold