#A8A299 Hex Color
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The hex code #a8a299 is a light, dusty orange with ashy gray undertones and very low saturation. Its softened warmth feels grounded yet optimistic, making it useful for autumn packaging, food and beverage branding, or youth-focused accents. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or dark brown; black text provides about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio for readable body copy.
Questions about #a8a299
What is #a8a299 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8a299 is rgb(168, 162, 153), in HSL hsl(36, 8%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 9%, 34%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a8a299?
#a8a299 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, burgundy, and restrained cream, which give its low-saturation orange cast enough contrast without making the palette feel harsh and help it act as a supporting tone rather than a dominant field. These combinations work especially well in packaging, editorial layouts, and warm interface themes.
Is #a8a299 warm or cool?
#a8a299 reads warm because its faint orange and beige undertones outweigh the gray, though its low saturation keeps the effect restrained rather than earthy or bright. It can shift cooler beside yellowed creams and warmer beside blue-gray neutrals.
Is #a8a299 readable on white or black?
#a8a299 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.29:1 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.