#A4A981 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty yellow carries a subtle olive undertone that feels grounded rather than bright. The hex code for this shade is #a4a981. It functions well as a supporting background color, offering enough contrast to support readable black text. Because of its desaturated character, pair it with deeper charcoal tones or terracotta to keep your design from feeling washed out.
Questions about #a4a981
What is #a4a981 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4a981 is rgb(164, 169, 129), in HSL hsl(67, 19%, 58%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 24%, 34%.
What colors work well with #a4a981?
Pair #a4a981 with deep charcoal for high-contrast professional layouts or earthy terracotta to emphasize its organic, dusty warmth. Because the color is desaturated, avoiding stark white helps keep your design from looking washed out or flat.
Does #a4a981 read as a warm or cool color?
While the base is a yellow hue, the strong olive undertone shifts #a4a981 into a more neutral, earthy territory that feels grounded rather than bright. It avoids the intense warmth of pure yellow, functioning instead as a soft, natural stabilizer.
Is #a4a981 readable on white or black?
#a4a981 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.57:1 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.