#A7AA81 Hex Color
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Far from a bright yellow, the hex code #a7aa81 is a dusty, gray-toned shade with a warm, mellow feel. Its very low saturation suits spring themes, baby products, and budget-friendly branding. It works best as a dominant background color, since black text on it reaches about 8.7:1 contrast, well above accessibility minimums. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so lean on charcoal or muted green accents instead.
Questions about #a7aa81
What is #a7aa81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7aa81 is rgb(167, 170, 129), in HSL hsl(64, 19%, 59%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 24%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #a7aa81?
Deep charcoal, warm terracotta, and muted olive all flatter #a7aa81, pulling out its yellow warmth while keeping a palette grounded. Plain white can wash it out, so try cream or darker neutrals instead.
Is #a7aa81 readable on white or black?
#a7aa81 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.70:1 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.