#A39A8A Hex Color
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This muted, dusty beige leans heavily into an ashy, desaturated yellow. Because of its low chroma, #a39a8a serves best as a supporting neutral or background tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with dark charcoal for a sophisticated contrast that feels grounded. It remains accessible for small body text when set against black, though it can appear muddy if used in large, solid blocks.
Questions about #a39a8a
What is #a39a8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a39a8a is rgb(163, 154, 138), in HSL hsl(38, 12%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 15%, 36%.
Does #a39a8a lean warm or cool?
#a39a8a is a neutral tone that leans slightly warm due to its ashy yellow undertones, though its heavy desaturation keeps the overall temperature feeling quite balanced and muted. It avoids the starkness of pure grays, providing a softer alternative for backgrounds.
What is the best way to use #a39a8a in a design?
Use #a39a8a as a supporting neutral rather than a focal point to prevent it from appearing muddy or flat on the page. It excels when used for large background areas paired with high-contrast text like dark charcoal or soft black.
Is #a39a8a readable on white or black?
#a39a8a has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.54:1 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.