#A2905D Hex Color

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Muted and dusty, this olive-tinted yellow sits at a mid-tone with warm gray undertones. #a2905d has just enough saturation to read earthy instead of drab, and it works best as a supporting tone under cream or charcoal rather than as the lead color. The hex code also holds black text at 6.7:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. It suits outdoor, budget, and construction branding.

Questions about #a2905d

What is #a2905d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2905d is rgb(162, 144, 93), in HSL hsl(44, 27%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 43%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a2905d?
Deep navy, burgundy, and cream all flatter #a2905d. Its muted warmth keeps richer colors from clashing while adding an earthy base.
Is #a2905d readable on white or black?
#a2905d has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.