#A39986 Hex Color
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A dusty yellow with ashy gray undertones, #a39986 feels grounded and understated rather than bright or playful. Its low saturation suits budget retail, sale graphics, and construction branding, where a practical tone supports positive messaging. Use it as a supporting color beside charcoal or dark brown. The hex code is #a39986, with black text offering about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #a39986
What is #a39986 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a39986 is rgb(163, 153, 134), in HSL hsl(39, 14%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 18%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a39986?
Is #a39986 a warm or cool color?
#a39986 reads as a muted warm yellow because its yellow base is softened by ashy gray undertones, which lower saturation and create a grounded, weathered quality rather than the bright, energetic feel associated with clearer yellows.
Is #a39986 readable on white or black?
#a39986 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 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.