#A19D74 Hex Color
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The hex color #a19d74 is a muted, ashy yellow with dusty gray undertones and a warm, mellow finish. Its low saturation supports practical branding for budget sales, construction services, and opportunity-focused campaigns without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep brown. The hex code #a19d74 also provides strong readability with black text, including small body copy.
Questions about #a19d74
What is #a19d74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a19d74 is rgb(161, 157, 116), in HSL hsl(55, 19%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 28%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a19d74?
#a19d74 pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, cream, and muted olive, creating grounded palettes with enough contrast for practical branding, packaging, interiors, and editorial layouts while keeping the overall palette calm and usable.
Does #a19d74 look warm or cool?
#a19d74 reads as a warm, mellow yellow because its dusty gray undertones soften the hue without removing its earthy golden base and make it feel more grounded than brightly sunny. That balance keeps it calm rather than playful.
Is #a19d74 readable on white or black?
#a19d74 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.