#A29E98 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #a29e98 is a balanced grey with dusty beige undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character suits interface backgrounds, product design, and minimal layouts where brighter neutrals feel stark. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep olive, and pair it with black text for strong readability. The hex code is #a29e98.
Questions about #a29e98
What is #a29e98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a29e98 is rgb(162, 158, 152), in HSL hsl(36, 5%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 6%, 36%.
Does #a29e98 read as warm or cool?
#a29e98 reads as a neutral-to-warm gray because its muted gray base is softened by dusty beige undertones, though its low saturation keeps the warmth subtle rather than creamy or distinctly yellow.
What colors pair well with #a29e98?
Is #a29e98 readable on white or black?
#a29e98 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.88:1 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.