#A29D87 Hex Color
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#a29d87 is a dusty, ashy yellow that sits halfway to gray. Its low saturation keeps things grounded, which suits earthy palettes and budget-friendly branding better than bold sales graphics. It works as a dominant base with deep navy accents, though large fills can read muddy next to white. Black text stays readable on it at roughly 7.7:1 contrast, above the AA threshold for body copy.
Questions about #a29d87
What is #a29d87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a29d87 is rgb(162, 157, 135), in HSL hsl(49, 13%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 17%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #a29d87?
Deep navy makes #a29d87 look richer and less flat, while charcoal and warm browns keep it grounded. Skip pure white or pale pastels, since they wash out this already muted shade.
Is #a29d87 readable on white or black?
#a29d87 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.70:1 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.