#A39171 Hex Color
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Muted and mid-light, this dusty olive leans warm with a gray cast. The hex code #a39171 works best as a supporting tone behind black text, which clears AA at about 6.8:1 contrast. It suits outdoor and organic branding but can look muddy next to white, so pair it with deep teal or charcoal.
Questions about #a39171
What is #a39171 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a39171 is rgb(163, 145, 113), in HSL hsl(38, 21%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 31%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a39171?
Deep teal, charcoal, and terracotta all read well against #a39171. Its low saturation lets richer neighbors carry the palette while it stays grounded in the background.
Is #a39171 readable on white or black?
#a39171 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.