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#A99E94 color code is #A99E94. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a99e94.

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#A99E94 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A99E94 is 0.3503. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.62:1 against white and 8.01:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A99E94 on white2.62:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A99E94 on black8.01:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A99E942.62:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A99E948.01:1AAA

#A99E94 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A99E94?+
The hex code for #A99E94 is #A99E94. In RGB it's rgb(169, 158, 148), and in HSL it's hsl(29, 11%, 62%).
What is the RGB value of #A99E94?+
#A99E94 in RGB is (169, 158, 148). Written in CSS: rgb(169, 158, 148).
What is the CMYK value of #A99E94?+
#A99E94 converts to CMYK(0%, 7%, 12%, 34%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A99E94.
Is #a99e94 a warm or cool color?+
#A99E94 (#A99E94) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 29° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a99e94 belong to?+
#A99E94 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 29°, 11%, 62% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a99e94 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A99E94 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.62:1 — 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 #a99e94?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A99E94 (#A99E94) is 15-1306 Mushroom, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A99E94 in design

Practical guidance for using #a99e94 (#A99E94) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A99E94 (#A99E94) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A99E94 (#A99E94) 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

#A99E94 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 — #a99e94 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

#A99E94 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 #A99E94

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a99e94 (#A99E94). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Mercedes-Benz#9E9E9E · Mercedes Silver