#A89F91 Hex Color
Grounded dusty orange with grey warmth
This muted, dusty orange balances warmth with a distinct grey undertone. While it lacks saturation, its grounded presence works well as a background neutral that avoids the harshness of pure white. Pair the hex code #a89f91 with charcoal or deep olive to create a sophisticated, autumn-inspired interface. Since black text provides excellent readability over this shade, it functions perfectly for body text or large containers.
Questions about #a89f91
What is #a89f91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a89f91 is rgb(168, 159, 145), in HSL hsl(37, 12%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 14%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a89f91?
Is #a89f91 considered a warm or cool color?
While #a89f91 is technically a dusty orange, its significant grey undertone pulls it into the neutral category, making it feel balanced rather than purely warm. It effectively avoids the harshness of bright, saturated tones, creating a stable, earthy presence.
Is #a89f91 readable on white or black?
#a89f91 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.03:1 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.