#A79641 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #a79641 blends dusty yellow with olive for a grounded, earthy feel. Its moderate lightness and low saturation suit outdoor brands, organic packaging, military-inspired graphics, and budget-focused promotions. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or cream. Black text remains highly legible, meeting WCAG AA contrast for body copy. The hex code is #a79641.
Questions about #a79641
What is #a79641 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a79641 is rgb(167, 150, 65), in HSL hsl(50, 44%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 61%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a79641?
Pair #a79641 with charcoal or cream for a grounded palette; use muted terracotta or navy as accents in branding and packaging when you want added contrast.
Is #a79641 readable on white or black?
#a79641 has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.08:1 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.