#A2A28C Hex Color
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#a2a28c is a muted, dusty yellow with distinct gray undertones. This earthy, desaturated tone works best as a supporting background rather than a primary focus. Black text creates a sharp, accessible contrast against this shade with an 8.1:1 ratio. Use it to ground bright or energetic palettes that require a touch of industrial restraint, as the hex code #a2a28c can read muddy if overused.
Questions about #a2a28c
What is #a2a28c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2a28c is rgb(162, 162, 140), in HSL hsl(60, 11%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 14%, 36%.
What color combinations work best with #a2a28c?
Is #a2a28c readable on white or black?
#a2a28c has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.08:1 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.