#A49372 Hex Color
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The hex code #a49372 is a warm, dusty yellow-olive with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow, earthy character suits outdoor, organic, construction, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal, cream, or dark brown rather than a dominant background. Black text reads clearly on this shade, supporting accessible labels and body copy.
Questions about #a49372
What is #a49372 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a49372 is rgb(164, 147, 114), in HSL hsl(40, 22%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 30%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a49372?
The #a49372 hex color pairs well with charcoal, cream, dark brown, and muted terracotta, reinforcing its earthy warmth without competing with its low-saturation yellow-olive character in grounded layouts and brand systems.
What mood does #a49372 create?
#a49372 feels warm, mellow, and grounded because its yellow-olive base is softened by gray undertones and low saturation, making it suitable for supporting surfaces, outdoor themes, organic packaging, practical visual identities, and restrained focal graphics.
Is #a49372 readable on white or black?
#a49372 has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.99:1 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.