#A39C89 Hex Color
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An ashy yellow with dusty gray undertones, #a39c89 feels subdued rather than cheerful or vivid. Its muted, mid-light appearance suits budget branding, construction materials, and sale graphics with a practical feel. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep brown, where it adds restrained positivity. Black text reads clearly at about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #a39c89.
Questions about #a39c89
What is #a39c89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a39c89 is rgb(163, 156, 137), in HSL hsl(44, 12%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 16%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a39c89?
Pair #a39c89 with charcoal, deep brown, or burgundy for grounded contrast; these darker partners reinforce its dusty warmth without making the palette feel bright or overly cheerful, keeping the overall design practical and restrained. Black text also works when stronger contrast is needed.
Does #a39c89 feel warm or cool?
#a39c89 reads as a muted warm-neutral because its yellow base is softened by dusty gray, giving it more earthy warmth than a cool beige while avoiding the brightness of cheerful yellow. It works well when a design needs warmth without vivid color.
Is #a39c89 readable on white or black?
#a39c89 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 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.