#A98A5B Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated orange possesses a dusty quality that feels grounded and approachable. Because of its muted warmth, #a98a5b works best as a supporting tone in autumn-inspired palettes. Avoid using it as a primary background, as it can appear muddy without proper contrast. Black text provides excellent readability over this shade, making it a reliable choice for fine details and accent typography.
Questions about #a98a5b
What is #a98a5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a98a5b is rgb(169, 138, 91), in HSL hsl(36, 31%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 46%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #a98a5b?
Is #a98a5b suitable for UI background use?
Use caution when applying #a98a5b as a background color, as its muted, unsaturated nature can appear muddy or difficult to read on screens. It is much more effective as a secondary accent or for border details rather than large surfaces.
Is #a98a5b readable on white or black?
#a98a5b has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.47:1 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.