#A07A5C Hex Color
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The hex code #a07a5c creates a muted orange with low saturation, ashy brown undertones, and a warm matte finish. It brings subtle optimism to autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction themes. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark navy, since it can look muddy across large areas. Black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #a07a5c
What is #a07a5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a07a5c is rgb(160, 122, 92), in HSL hsl(26, 27%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 42%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a07a5c?
Does #a07a5c read as warm or cool?
#a07a5c reads as warm because its muted orange base carries brown, earthy undertones, while its low saturation keeps the effect restrained and matte rather than looking bright, fiery, or highly saturated in a palette.
Where does #a07a5c work best in a palette?
#a07a5c works best as a supporting color in autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction themes, especially in accents, borders, or secondary panels where its warm, matte character can add depth without dominating.
Is #a07a5c readable on white or black?
#a07a5c has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 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.