#A3A39A Hex Color
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This muted, dusty shade lands somewhere between aged parchment and industrial concrete. The hex code #a3a39a carries a desaturated yellow undertone that reads more utilitarian than bright. Because of its high accessibility score, it works well for small body text when paired with black. Avoid using it as a primary brand color, as it can look muddy. Instead, use it as a neutral secondary tone in minimalist palettes.
Questions about #a3a39a
What is #a3a39a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3a39a is rgb(163, 163, 154), in HSL hsl(60, 5%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 6%, 36%.
How should #a3a39a be used in a design palette?
Use #a3a39a strictly as a secondary neutral or background element rather than a primary brand color. Its desaturated yellow undertone can appear muddy if overused, so balance it with crisp charcoal or high-contrast dark text to maintain readability and visual professional polish.
Is #a3a39a readable on white or black?
#a3a39a has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.26:1 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.