#A29D66 Hex Color
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The muted yellow tone of #a29d66 has ashy gray and olive undertones, giving it a warm, dusty character. Its mellow saturation suggests optimism without shouting, making it suitable for sale, budget, and construction branding. Use it as a supporting color with charcoal or dark brown; black text achieves strong readability at about 7.6:1. The hex code is #a29d66.
Questions about #a29d66
What is #a29d66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a29d66 is rgb(162, 157, 102), in HSL hsl(55, 24%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 37%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a29d66?
Pair #a29d66 with charcoal, dark brown, or deep burgundy to ground its dusty olive-yellow warmth, keep body text readable, and let brighter accents remain limited to small details in a balanced palette. It works best as a supporting color in earthy branding, packaging, and interface accents.
Is #a29d66 warm or cool?
The ashy gray and olive undertones make #a29d66 read as a warm, dusty yellow rather than a bright lemon, so it feels grounded and understated in most palettes and layouts. Its muted saturation supports calm, practical moods more than playful or high-energy ones.
Is #a29d66 readable on white or black?
#a29d66 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.