#A49C74 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated yellow leans toward an ochre or khaki tone. The hex code #a49c74 offers a mellow, warm base suitable for construction or budget-focused branding. Because of its muted character, it pairs effectively with deep charcoals to build a grounded aesthetic. Black text maintains excellent legibility over this shade, making it a reliable choice for accessible UI elements or small body type.
Questions about #a49c74
What is #a49c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a49c74 is rgb(164, 156, 116), in HSL hsl(50, 21%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 29%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a49c74?
Because #a49c74 is a muted, earthy ochre, it works beautifully when paired with charcoal or deep espresso tones to create a balanced, grounded aesthetic. You can also mix it with soft creams for a monochromatic, warm design scheme.
Is #a49c74 suitable for user interface text?
While #a49c74 is excellent for backgrounds or UI elements, it is generally too unsaturated for small, body-level text. Pair it with dark, high-contrast colors like black or dark brown to ensure the design remains accessible for all users.
Is #a49c74 readable on white or black?
#a49c74 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.58:1 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.