#A6A17C Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated yellow leans heavily into green-gray undertones. It feels organic and grounded rather than bright or sunny. Because of its muted character, #a6a17c works best as a supporting background rather than a main feature. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate blue, providing a soft contrast that remains highly readable. The hex code for this ashy yellow is #a6a17c.
Questions about #a6a17c
What is #a6a17c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6a17c is rgb(166, 161, 124), in HSL hsl(53, 19%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 25%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a6a17c in a design?
#a6a17c works best when contrasted with deep, cool tones that ground its muted quality. Try pairing it with charcoal for strong readability or a deep slate blue to highlight the subtle green undertones hidden within the mix.
Does #a6a17c read as a warm or cool color?
#a6a17c is a complex neutral that leans cool because of its heavy gray and green desaturation. While it technically originates from the yellow spectrum, its dusty quality effectively strips away typical yellow warmth, making it feel more like an aged stone or moss.
Is #a6a17c readable on white or black?
#a6a17c has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.01:1 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.