#A19853 Hex Color
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Hex code #a19853 is a muted, warm yellow-olive tone with earthy green undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests nature, tradition, and practical optimism, making it suited to budget branding, outdoor products, military-inspired design, and organic packaging. Use it as a supporting color beside navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable on this shade.
Questions about #a19853
What is #a19853 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a19853 is rgb(161, 152, 83), in HSL hsl(53, 32%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 48%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a19853?
Navy, charcoal, cream, and terracotta pair well with #a19853, balancing its warm olive cast without overpowering its muted saturation; use darker colors for structure and lighter neutrals to soften the overall palette.
Is #a19853 readable on white or black?
#a19853 has a 2.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.13:1 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.