#A8A08F Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #a8a08f blends dusty yellow with a soft gray cast for a grounded, understated look. Its low saturation suggests practical enthusiasm, opportunity, and positive energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in sale, budget, or construction branding, paired with charcoal. Black text remains highly readable at about an 8.1:1 contrast ratio. Its hex code is #a8a08f.
Questions about #a8a08f
What is #a8a08f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8a08f is rgb(168, 160, 143), in HSL hsl(41, 13%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 15%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a8a08f?
The hex color #a8a08f pairs well with charcoal, black, cream, and muted terracotta, creating contrast while preserving its dusty warmth across grounded interfaces, packaging, practical brand palettes, and editorial layouts. Charcoal and black provide the strongest text contrast.
Does #a8a08f look warm or cool?
The hex color #a8a08f reads as a warm-leaning neutral because its muted yellow undertone remains visible beneath a soft gray cast, giving it a dusty, grounded appearance rather than a crisp cool-gray look. Its low saturation keeps the warmth subtle.
Is #a8a08f readable on white or black?
#a8a08f has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.08:1 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.