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#A89890 color code is #A89890. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a89890.

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#A89890 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A89890 is 0.3279. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.78:1 against white and 7.56:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A89890 on white2.78:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A89890 on black7.56:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A898902.78:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A898907.56:1AAA

#A89890 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A89890?+
The hex code for #A89890 is #A89890. In RGB it's rgb(168, 152, 144), and in HSL it's hsl(20, 12%, 61%).
What is the RGB value of #A89890?+
#A89890 in RGB is (168, 152, 144). Written in CSS: rgb(168, 152, 144).
What is the CMYK value of #A89890?+
#A89890 converts to CMYK(0%, 10%, 14%, 34%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A89890.
Is #a89890 a warm or cool color?+
#A89890 (#A89890) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 20° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a89890 belong to?+
#A89890 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 20°, 12%, 61% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a89890 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A89890 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.78:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a89890?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A89890 (#A89890) is 7521 C Gray Taupe, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A89890 in design

Practical guidance for using #a89890 (#A89890) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A89890 (#A89890) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A89890 (#A89890) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A89890 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #a89890 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#A89890 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #A89890

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a89890 (#A89890). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Mercedes-Benz#9E9E9E · Mercedes Silver