#A0895D Hex Color
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#a0895d is a dusty, unsaturated olive with warm, earthy yellow undertones. This muted shade provides a grounded, organic backdrop for outdoor brands or nature-themed packaging. Because the tone is relatively deep, black text maintains excellent readability at 6.2:1 contrast. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to prevent this hex code from appearing muddy in your final layouts.
Questions about #a0895d
What is #a0895d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0895d is rgb(160, 137, 93), in HSL hsl(39, 26%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 42%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a0895d?
This shade anchors best when paired with deep charcoal or soft cream tones to emphasize its organic warmth. Avoid pairing it with overly vibrant neons, as they tend to clash with the muted, desaturated character of this olive tone.
Is #a0895d readable on white or black?
#a0895d has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.