#A4A59B Hex Color
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#a4a59b is a dusty, ashy tone that blends yellow with heavy grey undertones. Because of its muted saturation, it works well as a grounding neutral rather than a vibrant focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code is #a4a59b. It provides excellent accessibility for text, achieving an 8.4:1 contrast ratio against black.
Questions about #a4a59b
What is #a4a59b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4a59b is rgb(164, 165, 155), in HSL hsl(66, 5%, 63%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 6%, 35%.
How can I best use #a4a59b in a professional color palette?
Use #a4a59b as a grounding background or neutral base to maintain a sophisticated, non-distracting aesthetic. It works best when paired with high-contrast text like charcoal or matte black to ensure readability while keeping the overall composition soft and professional.
Does #a4a59b lean more warm or cool in appearance?
While #a4a59b is heavily influenced by its cool grey base, the subtle yellow undertones prevent it from feeling clinical. This unique balance makes it a versatile neutral that can bridge the gap between warmer earth tones and cooler, modern industrial palettes.
Is #a4a59b readable on white or black?
#a4a59b has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.43:1 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.