#A0956C Hex Color
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Dusty and grayed, #a0956c is a mid-tone olive yellow with barely any saturation. Its warmth reads as dry khaki rather than bright gold, a fit for outdoor brands and budget-friendly design work. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or deep brown, since large fields can turn muddy. Black text passes accessibility checks on this hex code at roughly 7:1 contrast.
Questions about #a0956c
What is #a0956c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0956c is rgb(160, 149, 108), in HSL hsl(47, 21%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 32%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a0956c?
Deep chocolate brown and warm cream flatter #a0956c most, keeping its earthy character intact. A small accent of terracotta adds lift without clashing. Avoid pale cool grays, which wash it out.
Is #a0956c readable on white or black?
#a0956c has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.