#A89489 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #a89489 sits between orange and grey. This desaturated tone brings a sense of weathered optimism to a palette. It works well as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant color, as it can appear muddy in large applications. Pair this hex code with a sharp charcoal or deep navy to maintain readability and impact.
Questions about #a89489
What is #a89489 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a89489 is rgb(168, 148, 137), in HSL hsl(21, 15%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 18%, 34%.
What colors pair effectively with #a89489?
Is #a89489 considered a warm or cool color?
#a89489 leans toward the warmer side of the spectrum due to its orange undertones, but its heavy desaturation makes it feel neutral. It provides a sense of organic stability without the intensity of a fully saturated earth tone.
Is #a89489 readable on white or black?
#a89489 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 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.