#A18A5B Hex Color
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#a18a5b is a muted, warm yellow-olive with dusty brown and ashy gray undertones. Its matte, low-saturation appearance suggests earthiness, tradition, and understated optimism. Use it as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, military, or budget-focused branding, pairing it with navy or cream. The hex code #a18a5b gives black body text about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a18a5b
What is #a18a5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a18a5b is rgb(161, 138, 91), in HSL hsl(40, 28%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 43%, 37%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a18a5b?
Navy and cream pair especially well with #a18a5b, balancing its dusty yellow-olive base with cool depth and soft lightness; charcoal offers a quieter alternative for grounded interfaces, packaging, and outdoor-inspired layouts with a traditional feel.
Does #a18a5b look warm or cool?
#a18a5b reads as a warm, muted yellow-olive because its yellow and brown undertones outweigh its ashy gray cast, while low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than bright in most palettes.
Is #a18a5b readable on white or black?
#a18a5b has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 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.