#A39A8C Hex Color
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Dusty orange with a heavy gray cast, #a39a8c reads more taupe than tan. Its low saturation keeps things calm, so it works best as a supporting tone behind bolder accents. Pair it with deep teal or rust for an autumn palette. Black text passes contrast checks on this hex code, making it safe for small body copy.
Questions about #a39a8c
What is #a39a8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a39a8c is rgb(163, 154, 140), in HSL hsl(37, 11%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 14%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a39a8c?
#a39a8c pairs well with deep teal, rust, and charcoal. Its muted warmth also flatters cream and dark brown, which keeps layouts cohesive without washing out the palette.
Is #a39a8c readable on white or black?
#a39a8c has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.