#A69571 Hex Color
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#a69571 is a dusty, ashy yellow-olive with warm brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a mellow, earthy character suited to budget, outdoor, construction, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy, since it can feel washed out against white. The hex code #a69571 supports black text at about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a69571
What is #a69571 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a69571 is rgb(166, 149, 113), in HSL hsl(41, 23%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 32%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a69571?
#a69571 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, muted burgundy, and warm cream because its dusty yellow-olive base needs either strong contrast or a similarly softened partner. Use charcoal for text and navy or burgundy for small accents.
Does #a69571 read warm or cool?
#a69571 reads warm because its muted yellow base carries brown rather than blue or gray undertones. Its low saturation softens that warmth, giving layouts an aged, grounded feel instead of a bright yellow effect.
Is #a69571 readable on white or black?
#a69571 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 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.