#AB9F3C

#AB9F3C

Color Values

HEX

#AB9F3C

RGB

171, 159, 60

HSL

53.5, 48.1%, 45.3%

HSV

53.5, 64.9%, 67.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.0%, 64.9%, 32.9%

OKLCH

0.6938 0.1196 102.4

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AB9F3C;
color: #AB9F3C;
border-color: #AB9F3C;
Nearest Tailwind: Amber 200 #FDE68A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.76:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #AB9F3C?

RGB(171, 159, 60) · HSL(53.5, 48.1%, 45.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 7.0%, 64.9%, 32.9%)

Does #AB9F3C meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.71:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #AB9F3C?

Use 000000 text on a #AB9F3C background; contrast on black is 7.76:1.