#A2A471 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty olive-yellow carries a strong gray undertone that prevents it from looking overly bright or cheerful. Because of its desaturated, earthy character, #a2a471 functions best as a supporting tone in a larger palette rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted terracotta for a balanced look. The hex code for this color is #a2a471.
Questions about #a2a471
What is #a2a471 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2a471 is rgb(162, 164, 113), in HSL hsl(62, 22%, 54%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 31%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a2a471?
Pair #a2a471 with dark charcoal or deep espresso to anchor its lightness, or use muted terracotta and clay tones to enhance its natural, organic warmth. It also functions beautifully alongside soft creams, which prevent the color from appearing too murky or dark in a layout.
Is #a2a471 considered a warm or cool color?
While technically a yellow-green derivative, #a2a471 reads as a neutral because of its high desaturation and significant gray undertone. It lacks the intense vibrancy of standard greens, making it a reliable choice for designs that need to feel established, vintage, or understated rather than high-energy.
Is #a2a471 readable on white or black?
#a2a471 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.