#A4A49C Hex Color
A dusty yellow-gray with purpose
#a4a49c is a muted yellow-gray with an ashy, dusty finish and low saturation. Its soft lightness feels practical yet positive, supporting ideas of opportunity and spontaneity without loud energy. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in sale graphics, budget branding, or construction layouts, where black text remains highly readable.
Questions about #a4a49c
What is #a4a49c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4a49c is rgb(164, 164, 156), in HSL hsl(60, 4%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 5%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a4a49c?
Pair #a4a49c with charcoal, muted navy, or warm off-white to give its dusty yellow-gray base clearer structure while preserving a practical, approachable mood. Keep stronger colors in text, borders, or small accents rather than equal blocks.
Is #a4a49c readable on white or black?
#a4a49c has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.36:1 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.