#A98845 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #a98845 blends dusty yellow with earthy olive undertones. Its moderate lightness and low saturation create a grounded feel for outdoor brands, organic packaging, sale graphics, and fashion accents. The hex code #a98845 suits supporting roles, while black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #a98845
What is #a98845 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a98845 is rgb(169, 136, 69), in HSL hsl(40, 42%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 59%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a98845?
#a98845 pairs well with navy, cream, dark neutrals, and terracotta, because its muted golden warmth gains structure from dark cool tones and depth from earthy reds for a balanced visual identity.
Is #a98845 better as a background or an accent?
#a98845 works best as a supporting color or medium-size accent, since its muted, earthy character can feel muddy across a large field but adds warmth to outdoor branding, organic packaging, sale badges, and fashion details.
Is #a98845 readable on white or black?
#a98845 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.