#A08164 Hex Color
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With warm orange undertones and low saturation, #a08164 has a dusty, ashy finish that feels mellow rather than bright. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for autumn layouts, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction safety accents. Pair it with charcoal or cream, and use black text for readable UI labels and body copy.
Questions about #a08164
What is #a08164 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a08164 is rgb(160, 129, 100), in HSL hsl(29, 24%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 38%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a08164?
Does #a08164 read as warm or cool?
#a08164 reads as a warm, muted brown because its red value is higher than its blue value, creating subtle orange undertones. Low saturation keeps the warmth restrained, so it feels dusty and grounded rather than bright or intensely earthy.
Is #a08164 readable on white or black?
#a08164 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.81:1 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.