#A89E44 Hex Color
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This muted olive-yellow has a warm, earthy character that feels grounded rather than bright. The hex code for this shade is #a89e44. Because of its lower saturation, it works best as a supporting accent or secondary tone alongside dark charcoals. It offers high readability for text, though its muddy undertones can overpower clean, stark white backgrounds.
Questions about #a89e44
What is #a89e44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a89e44 is rgb(168, 158, 68), in HSL hsl(54, 42%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 60%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a89e44?
#a89e44 pairs best with deep, grounding tones like charcoal or dark navy to balance its earthy warmth. Because this olive-yellow is naturally desaturated, it avoids looking too bright, making it a sophisticated choice for secondary text or background accents.
Is #a89e44 readable on white or black?
#a89e44 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 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.