#A18956 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This dusty olive tone balances warmth with a muted, earthy character. Because it sits in the unsaturated mid-range, #a18956 serves best as a supporting neutral rather than a primary focus. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to anchor its mellow nature. Since it maintains high contrast against black text, it works well for legible, organic branding and outdoor-focused interfaces.
Questions about #a18956
What is #a18956 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a18956 is rgb(161, 137, 86), in HSL hsl(41, 30%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 47%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #a18956?
#a18956 works effectively when anchored by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which stabilize its muted, organic quality. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing it with muted ochre or dusty denim blue tones.
Is #a18956 readable on white or black?
#a18956 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.