#A2A298 Hex Color
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#a2a298 is a muted, dusty olive with strong grey undertones. Because it lacks high saturation, it works best as a neutral background rather than a vibrant pop. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or matte black to create high contrast layouts, meeting WCAG AA standards for accessibility. Use this hex code sparingly in large fields, as it can appear muddy without darker elements to ground it.
Questions about #a2a298
What is #a2a298 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2a298 is rgb(162, 162, 152), in HSL hsl(60, 5%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 6%, 36%.
Is #a2a298 considered a warm or cool color?
#a2a298 functions as a cool-leaning neutral because of its strong grey undertones, despite the olive base. This makes it much less aggressive than standard warm olives, allowing it to sit quietly behind bold, dark text without fighting for attention.
What colors pair well with #a2a298?
To keep the design grounded, pair #a2a298 with deep charcoal or matte black, which provide the necessary contrast for readability. For a more sophisticated palette, accent this muted tone with subtle hints of warm terracotta or soft cream to balance the coolness.
Is #a2a298 readable on white or black?
#a2a298 has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.15:1 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.