#A0A76D color
The hex color #A0A76D is a grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 65.5% green and 42.7% blue (160, 167, 109).
Its hue angle is 67°, with 25% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 35% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Willow Leaf (#A1A46D), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.24:1).
#A0A76D color codes
| HEX | #A0A76D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 167, 109) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 65.5%, 42.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(67, 25%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(67, 35%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 35%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(66.68, -11.94, 29.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(66.68, 31.56, 112.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.076, 36.215, 19.818) | |
| Decimal | 10528621 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A0A76D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #A0A76D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #A0A76D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #A0A76D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#afa269Protanopia
no red cones#afa370Deuteranopia
no green cones#a7a198Tritanopia
no blue cones#a2a2a2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a0a76d; }
.text { color: #a0a76d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a0a76d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 167 109 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a0a76d, #83a76d); }
Similar colors
#a1a46dWillow Leaf#a5af76Estragon#aaaa77Cardamom#99aa66Gallant Green#9faf6cMatcha Mecha#a09f5bGarden of Earthly Delights#9aa77cForester#8f9b5bVitality
Closest common color name: Moss Green.
Questions
- What color is #A0A76D?
- #A0A76D is a grayish yellow, closest to the named color Willow Leaf. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A0A76D?
- The RGB value is 160, 167, 109: 160 red, 167 green and 109 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A0A76D?
- The complementary color is #746DA7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A0A76D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.24:1 and white text 2.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.