#A6A79C Hex Color
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#a6a79c is a muted yellow with ashy gray and faint green undertones. Its dusty, low-saturation finish feels practical yet upbeat, bringing opportunity and gentle positivity to sale graphics, budget branding, or construction materials. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal; black text reaches about 8.6:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #a6a79c
What is #a6a79c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6a79c is rgb(166, 167, 156), in HSL hsl(65, 6%, 63%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 7%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a6a79c?
#a6a79c pairs well with charcoal and warm off-white, while a restrained burgundy accent adds contrast without overpowering its dusty surface in branding or interface palettes where muted backgrounds need a sharper focal point.
Is #a6a79c readable on white or black?
#a6a79c has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.62:1 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.