#A68929 Hex Color
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#a68929 is a muted, golden-olive tone with strong earthy undertones. This warm color works best as an accent rather than a full background to avoid feeling muddy. It pairs well with deep charcoal or muted navy for a grounded aesthetic. If you are learning how to make brown, this shade is a helpful reference point. The hex code is #a68929.
Questions about #a68929
What is #a68929 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a68929 is rgb(166, 137, 41), in HSL hsl(46, 60%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 75%, 35%.
Does #a68929 work better as a background or an accent?
#a68929 is best utilized as an accent color because its muddy, earthy quality can overwhelm a design if used as a full-page background. It excels when grounding vibrant visuals or providing contrast against neutral white space.
What colors pair well with #a68929?
Is #a68929 readable on white or black?
#a68929 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.