#A89A94 Hex Color
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#a89a94 is a muted, dusty orange with significant grey undertones. It feels grounded and approachable rather than loud. Because it is highly desaturated, use it as a supporting tone or secondary accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with deep charcoal. This hex code provides strong contrast for black text, with a ratio of 7.7:1 that ensures excellent readability for body copy.
Questions about #a89a94
What is #a89a94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a89a94 is rgb(168, 154, 148), in HSL hsl(18, 10%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 12%, 34%.
How should I use #a89a94 in my design layouts?
Use #a89a94 as a secondary accent or supporting tone rather than a dominant background color because its desaturated nature keeps it grounded. It works exceptionally well when paired alongside deep charcoal or other dark neutrals to create sophisticated, high-contrast layouts.
Is #a89a94 readable on white or black?
#a89a94 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.71:1 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.