#A08949 Hex Color
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This muted olive tone brings a mellow, warm energy to any design. Because it feels earthy and grounded, #a08949 works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or muted blues, which balance its yellow undertones. With a 6.2:1 contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #a08949 remains readable for both UI elements and organic branding projects.
Questions about #a08949
What is #a08949 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a08949 is rgb(160, 137, 73), in HSL hsl(44, 37%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 54%, 37%.
Which colors pair best with #a08949 for design projects?
Is #a08949 readable on white or black?
#a08949 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.