Grayish Yellow

The color #A0A278 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 160, 162, 120 and HSL values of 63°, 18%, 55%.

Color Values for #A0A278

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HEX:
#A0A278
RGB:
rgb(160,162,120) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(63,18%,55%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 26%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A0A278

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A0A278. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 62.7%
Green: 63.5%
Blue: 47.1%

Contrast Analysis for #A0A278

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #A0A278

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A0A278

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #A0A278

The complementary color for #A0A278 is #7A78A1. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A0A278

The analogous colors for #A0A278 are #A18E78 and #8AA178. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A0A278

The triadic colors for #A0A278 are #789FA1 and #A1789F. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A0A278

These are the darker variations of #A0A278. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #808260 and #606148. This progression shows how #A0A278 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A0A278

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B3B593 and #C6C7AE. This progression shows how #A0A278. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A0A278

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A0A278. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A0A278

Companies and brands that incorporate #A0A278 in their visual identity.

#A0A278 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A0A278. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A0A278 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 160, 162, 120 and HSL values of 63°, 18%, 55%.

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