#A49484 Hex Color
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#a49484 is a dusty orange with ashy gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a soft, weathered look. Its muted warmth suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in food branding, autumn palettes, sports graphics, or youth-focused designs. Black text reads clearly against it for accessible body copy.
Questions about #a49484
What is #a49484 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a49484 is rgb(164, 148, 132), in HSL hsl(30, 15%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 20%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a49484?
#a49484 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted cream, and dark green because its dusty orange warmth gains definition beside deeper or cleaner tones. Use it as a supporting color rather than pairing it with many other muted browns, which can make the palette look muddy.
Is #a49484 readable on white or black?
#a49484 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.14:1 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.