#A8AA77 Hex Color
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#a8aa77 is a dusty, pastel yellow with ashy olive undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow warmth suggests softness and gentle optimism, making it a strong supporting tone for spring branding, baby products, budget retail, or construction graphics. Use it with black text for clear body copy; the hex code reaches about 8.7:1 contrast and works well as a background.
Questions about #a8aa77
What is #a8aa77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8aa77 is rgb(168, 170, 119), in HSL hsl(62, 23%, 57%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 30%, 33%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a8aa77?
#a8aa77 pairs well with charcoal, navy, terracotta, and muted cream because these tones reinforce its olive undertone while balancing its soft, dusty warmth; darker companions add definition, while warmer accents keep the palette approachable.
Is #a8aa77 warm or cool?
#a8aa77 reads as softly warm because its yellow base is tempered by ashy olive undertones and low saturation, giving it a calm, grounded character rather than a bright or strongly energetic appearance.
Is #a8aa77 readable on white or black?
#a8aa77 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.68:1 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.