#A5A18D Hex Color
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#a5a18d is a muted, dusty yellow with heavy grey undertones that give it an ashy appearance. Because of its low chroma, it works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create balance. This hex code has high contrast with black text, making it a legible choice for UI elements or background details.
Questions about #a5a18d
What is #a5a18d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5a18d is rgb(165, 161, 141), in HSL hsl(50, 12%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 15%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a5a18d?
Because of its ashy, low-chroma appearance, #a5a18d pairs naturally with deep, cool tones like charcoal or slate blue. Using high-contrast darks alongside this shade helps ground the muted yellow and prevents it from looking flat in your final design layout.
Is #a5a18d readable on white or black?
#a5a18d has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.08:1 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.