#A2915E Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated olive sits between gold and mud. Because it lacks intensity, #a2915e works best as a supporting texture or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal greys or deep navy to ground its warmth. With a solid 6.7:1 contrast ratio against black text, it offers reliable readability for UI elements where you need an organic, weathered look.
Questions about #a2915e
What is #a2915e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2915e is rgb(162, 145, 94), in HSL hsl(45, 27%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 42%, 36%.
How should I use #a2915e in a color scheme?
Is #a2915e readable on white or black?
#a2915e has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.74:1 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.