#A97F29 Hex Color
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Muted golden olive with a warm, earthy cast. #a97f29 reads relaxed rather than bright, thanks to its low saturation and mid-level lightness. It suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, and budget retail, and works best as a supporting tone behind cream or navy. Black text passes AA at about 5.8:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable on it.
Questions about #a97f29
What is #a97f29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a97f29 is rgb(169, 127, 41), in HSL hsl(40, 61%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 76%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a97f29?
#a97f29 flatters deep navy, charcoal, and cream, where its muted golden tone adds warmth without shouting. Pair it with rust or sage for a natural, earthy palette that still feels considered.
Is #a97f29 readable on white or black?
#a97f29 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.