#A1A594 Hex Color
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The hex code #a1a594 is a muted yellow with ashy gray and soft olive undertones. Its low saturation gives it a dusty, practical feel suited to budget branding, construction materials, and sale graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm white, since it can look washed out against bright white. Black text remains highly legible, with about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a1a594
What is #a1a594 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1a594 is rgb(161, 165, 148), in HSL hsl(74, 9%, 61%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 10%, 35%.
Which colors pair well with #a1a594 in a palette?
#a1a594 pairs well with charcoal text, warm white backgrounds, and muted terracotta accents, which bring out its olive warmth without making visual layouts feel bright, busy, or overly saturated at once.
Does #a1a594 look warm or cool?
#a1a594 reads as a muted, slightly warm yellow-green because its olive undertones temper the gray, while its low saturation keeps that warmth understated and lets it appear more neutral beside warm white or more olive beside cooler grays.
Is #a1a594 readable on white or black?
#a1a594 has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.32:1 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.