#A79875 Hex Color
Dusty yellow with a warm, earthy feel
Warm and ashy, #a79875 is a very muted yellow with gray and brown undertones. Its dusty lightness gives it a mellow, practical feel suited to budget, sale, construction, and utility branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside dark brown or charcoal, since black text reaches about 7.4:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #a79875
What is #a79875 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a79875 is rgb(167, 152, 117), in HSL hsl(42, 22%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 30%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a79875?
Pair #a79875 with charcoal, dark brown, navy, or terracotta when you need stronger contrast and warmth. Charcoal creates the cleanest text pairing, while navy or terracotta adds more character without making the muted yellow feel bright.
Where does #a79875 work best in design?
Use #a79875 as a supporting tone in sale, budget, construction, or utility branding, where its low saturation feels practical and approachable rather than flashy, and its warm gray-brown cast suits sturdy layouts. It can cover a broad secondary area, but vivid accents or dark type should carry key calls to action.
Is #a79875 readable on white or black?
#a79875 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 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.