#A8A79C Hex Color
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Ash yellow with the volume turned down. #a8a79c wraps a soft yellow base in a dusty, almost grey cast, so it reads understated instead of cheerful. The hex code fits sale tags, budget branding, and construction signage where pure yellow feels too loud. It also earns its keep as a supporting background, since black text on it clears WCAG AA at 8.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #a8a79c
What is #a8a79c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8a79c is rgb(168, 167, 156), in HSL hsl(55, 6%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 7%, 34%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a8a79c?
Deep navy and burgundy both make #a8a79c look richer, while charcoal keeps it neutral and grounded. Bright yellows tend to clash, so treat it as the quiet base and let a darker tone carry contrast.
Is #a8a79c readable on white or black?
#a8a79c has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.67:1 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.