#A5926E Hex Color
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#a5926e is a warm, dusty olive with ashy yellow-brown undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow character feels grounded and optimistic, making it useful for outdoor, organic, construction, or budget-focused branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy, since its muted value can look muddy at large sizes.
Questions about #a5926e
What is #a5926e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5926e is rgb(165, 146, 110), in HSL hsl(39, 23%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 33%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a5926e?
Pair #a5926e with charcoal for crisp text, deep navy for cooler contrast, or terracotta for a warmer accent, while cream backgrounds preserve its earthy character without making the palette feel heavy.
Why does #a5926e feel warm despite its olive hue?
#a5926e reads warm because its muted olive hue leans toward yellow and brown, while its low saturation keeps the effect restrained and grounded rather than bright or playful on screen. That balance suits practical, earthy branding.
Is #a5926e readable on white or black?
#a5926e has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.93:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.