#A29B92 Hex Color
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Ashy and dusty, #a29b92 is a heavily muted orange with strong grey undertones. Because it sits on the lighter side of mid-tone, it pairs effectively with charcoal or deep olive for a sophisticated, natural look. The hex code #a29b92 also offers excellent readability with black text, achieving a 7.6:1 contrast ratio that keeps small body type sharp and accessible.
Questions about #a29b92
What is #a29b92 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a29b92 is rgb(162, 155, 146), in HSL hsl(34, 8%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 10%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #a29b92?
Is #a29b92 a good choice for text?
#a29b92 functions well for design elements, but it is best used as a background or accent rather than body text. While it offers a decent contrast against dark colors, it does not meet strict accessibility standards for small black text on a white background.
Is #a29b92 readable on white or black?
#a29b92 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.