#A49089 Hex Color
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Don’t expect fire from #a49089. This hex code is a red-orange stripped down to a dusty, almost gray rosy brown. Its low saturation keeps the mood soft and grounded, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than the main event. It fits autumn palettes and earthy branding well, and black text stays readable on it at about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #a49089
What is #a49089 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a49089 is rgb(164, 144, 137), in HSL hsl(16, 13%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 16%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a49089?
It pairs well with deep teal and warm cream, both of which bring out its reddish undertone better than stark white does. Navy is another strong partner when the design needs more contrast and weight.
Is #a49089 readable on white or black?
#a49089 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.