#A2A49A Hex Color
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#a2a49a is a dusty, ashy yellow that leans heavily into gray. Because it is highly desaturated, it avoids the typical energy of yellow, functioning best as a grounded neutral rather than a bright accent. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate for a professional, industrial palette. The hex code #a2a49a offers enough contrast to support black text, making it a reliable choice for readable body copy.
Questions about #a2a49a
What is #a2a49a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2a49a is rgb(162, 164, 154), in HSL hsl(72, 5%, 62%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 6%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors complement #a2a49a effectively in a layout?
Is #a2a49a a safe choice for website body text?
Yes, #a2a49a offers sufficient contrast against clean white backgrounds for comfortable reading, making it a reliable choice for long-form content. Using it as a softer alternative to pure black creates a more sophisticated and less jarring visual hierarchy on modern interfaces.
Is #a2a49a readable on white or black?
#a2a49a has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.31:1 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.