#A0785A Hex Color

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Chamoisee is a dusty, unsaturated orange with noticeable ashy undertones. This warm, matte shade works best as a supporting neutral rather than a primary background, as it can appear muddy in large applications. Pair it with crisp cream or dark charcoal to keep the palette grounded. The hex code for this color is #a0785a, which offers sufficient contrast for legible black text overlays.

Questions about Chamoisee

What is the hex code for Chamoisee?
Chamoisee is #a0785a. In RGB that is rgb(160, 120, 90), in HSL hsl(26, 28%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 44%, 37%.
How should I use #a0785a in a design palette?
Treat #a0785a as a grounding neutral rather than a dominant background, as its muted, ashy quality can appear muddy when overused. It works best to provide subtle warmth alongside high-contrast pairings like crisp cream or dark charcoal.
Is Chamoisee readable on white or black?
Chamoisee has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.