#A1AE79 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty yellow-green with significant gray undertones, #a1ae79 feels approachable and soft. Because it lacks saturation, it works best as a supporting background rather than a main header color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. With a solid 8.8:1 contrast against black text, the hex code #a1ae79 is a practical choice for readable, earthy UI designs.
Questions about #a1ae79
What is #a1ae79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1ae79 is rgb(161, 174, 121), in HSL hsl(75, 25%, 58%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 30%, 32%.
Does #a1ae79 function better as a background or text color?
#a1ae79 works best as a background color because its muted saturation creates a soft, non-distracting surface for UI elements. When used as text, it lacks enough punch to stand out clearly against most light backgrounds, making it unsuitable for primary body copy.
Which colors effectively complement #a1ae79 in a design scheme?
Deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray provide the necessary contrast to ground the dusty yellow-green of #a1ae79. For an accent color, try a warm terracotta or a muted plum to play against the earthy, green-leaning tones.
Is #a1ae79 readable on white or black?
#a1ae79 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.84:1 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.