#A29F61 Hex Color
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#a29f61 is a muted, warm yellow with olive and gray undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests practical optimism, making it useful for budget branding, sale graphics, and construction themes. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep brown rather than a full-page background. Black text remains highly readable, with about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #a29f61.
Questions about #a29f61
What is #a29f61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a29f61 is rgb(162, 159, 97), in HSL hsl(57, 26%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 40%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a29f61?
#a29f61 pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, cream, and muted blue, giving its olive-yellow warmth enough contrast for grounded palettes without making the result feel harsh or overly bright in most layouts.
Does #a29f61 look warm or cool?
#a29f61 reads as a warm yellow because its base hue leans yellow, while olive and gray undertones soften the brightness and keep it from feeling sunny, vivid, or highly saturated in use. It therefore feels practical, mellow, and earthy in most palettes.
Is #a29f61 readable on white or black?
#a29f61 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.66:1 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.