#A8A195 Hex Color
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#a8a195 is a muted yellow-gray with dusty beige and ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives it a grounded, practical feel, while the light value keeps a touch of optimism. Use this hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal or in sale, budget, and construction branding. Black text reads clearly on it, including small body copy.
Questions about #a8a195
What is #a8a195 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8a195 is rgb(168, 161, 149), in HSL hsl(38, 10%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 11%, 34%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a8a195?
#a8a195 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast and with terracotta for a warmer, more handmade palette. Keep the dusty yellow-gray as a supporting tone, then use the stronger accent sparingly in buttons, labels, or packaging details.
Is #a8a195 readable on white or black?
#a8a195 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.