#A19188 Hex Color
A sophisticated earthy bridge between warm tones
Dusty and muted, #a19188 sits as a sophisticated bridge between warm orange and cool grey. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as a stabilizing base or background rather than a pop of color. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for high readability, as the hex code #a19188 supports black text comfortably. Use it when you need an earthy tone that feels grounded but distinct.
Questions about #a19188
What is #a19188 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a19188 is rgb(161, 145, 136), in HSL hsl(22, 12%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 16%, 37%.
Is #a19188 considered a warm or cool color?
#a19188 acts as a neutral bridge, possessing warm undertones from orange while staying muted enough to read as a cool grey. This duality makes it an excellent choice for designers seeking a versatile, non-intrusive base for their color schemes.
Is #a19188 readable on white or black?
#a19188 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.