#A0A199 Hex Color
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A muted, desaturated yellow with strong grey undertones, #a0a199 feels practical and understated. Because it is quite dusty, it lacks the energy of a bright yellow, making it better suited as a functional background color than a punchy accent. It maintains strong contrast with black text for readability. Use this hex code alongside charcoal or navy to avoid a washed-out appearance in your interface designs.
Questions about #a0a199
What is #a0a199 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0a199 is rgb(160, 161, 153), in HSL hsl(67, 4%, 62%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 5%, 37%.
What color schemes complement #a0a199?
Is #a0a199 readable on white or black?
#a0a199 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.05:1 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.