#A08B78 Hex Color
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#a08b78 is a dusty orange pulled so far back it reads as warm taupe. The low saturation gives it an ashy, grounded feel rather than any real punch. Use it as a supporting tone that lets brighter accents breathe, and pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast. Black text passes AA on it.
Questions about #a08b78
What is #a08b78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a08b78 is rgb(160, 139, 120), in HSL hsl(28, 17%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 25%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a08b78?
Deep teal makes #a08b78 read richer, and charcoal text or borders sit on it without competing. Go easy on pale creams, since the mix turns muddy fast.
Is #a08b78 readable on white or black?
#a08b78 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.45:1 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.