#A89A8D Hex Color
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This muted, dusty tone feels like a desaturated orange with heavy grey undertones. Because it sits on the lighter side, #a89a8d functions best as a sophisticated neutral base rather than a focal point. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to ground its airy quality. The hex code for this ashy shade is #a89a8d, which offers strong contrast for black text in UI layouts.
Questions about #a89a8d
What is #a89a8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a89a8d is rgb(168, 154, 141), in HSL hsl(29, 13%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 16%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #a89a8d?
Does #a89a8d read as a warm or cool color?
This shade leans warm due to its underlying desaturated orange hue, yet it maintains a cool, professional feel thanks to heavy grey undertones. It strikes a balance that prevents the color from feeling too vibrant or sterile in UI design.
Is #a89a8d readable on white or black?
#a89a8d has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 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.