#A59889 Hex Color
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With its dusty gray undertones, #a59889 is a muted, ashy orange that feels warm without appearing vivid. It suggests independence, optimism, and creative adventure, making it useful for autumn palettes, food branding, sports graphics, and youth campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep teal. Black text reads clearly over this color, with about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #a59889.
Questions about #a59889
What is #a59889 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a59889 is rgb(165, 152, 137), in HSL hsl(32, 13%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 17%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a59889?
#a59889 pairs well with charcoal, deep teal, and other dark, cool accents because its dusty orange warmth gains definition without becoming bright or overly rustic, making balanced combinations for autumn palettes, food packaging, and editorial graphics.
Does #a59889 look warm or cool?
#a59889 reads as a warm, muted orange because its earthy orange base outweighs its dusty gray undertone, while the reduced saturation keeps it calm, independent, and more understated than a vivid orange.
Is #a59889 readable on white or black?
#a59889 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 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.