#A19C6E Hex Color
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#a19c6e is an ashy, desaturated yellow with strong khaki undertones. Because it feels dusty and mellow, it works well as a grounding neutral rather than a primary pop of color. Pair it with deep charcoal to avoid a muddy look. With a high contrast ratio of 7.5:1 against black, this hex code remains legible even in small body text applications.
Questions about #a19c6e
What is #a19c6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a19c6e is rgb(161, 156, 110), in HSL hsl(54, 21%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 32%, 37%.
Does #a19c6e lean warm or cool in a design?
#a19c6e reads as a warm, muted yellow that carries significant desaturated khaki undertones. This makes it feel aged or dusty rather than vibrant, allowing it to function effectively as a neutral background that does not compete with brighter accent colors.
What colors pair best with #a19c6e to avoid a muddy look?
To prevent #a19c6e from feeling muddy, pair it with high-contrast, deep neutrals like charcoal or very dark espresso. Introducing a crisp off-white or a cool muted blue can also help lift the yellow tone and balance its inherent earthiness.
Is #a19c6e readable on white or black?
#a19c6e has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.49:1 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.