#A5A396 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty olive with strong grey undertones, #a5a396 offers a practical, grounded aesthetic. It functions best as a supporting background rather than a main feature, as it can appear muddy in large areas. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate to bring out its hidden warmth. With a high contrast ratio, it remains readable for black text, and the hex code for this shade is #a5a396.
Questions about #a5a396
What is #a5a396 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5a396 is rgb(165, 163, 150), in HSL hsl(52, 8%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 9%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a5a396?
Is #a5a396 considered a warm or cool color?
While #a5a396 carries a strong grey influence that initially reads as cool, it contains enough yellow to be classified as a warm, dusty olive. The grey undertone acts as a neutralizer, making it appear less like a vibrant green and more like a functional, desaturated earth tone.
Is #a5a396 readable on white or black?
#a5a396 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 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.