#A15F44 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy terracotta carries a warm, unsaturated presence that avoids being too bright. It functions best as an accent color, adding grounding weight to bolder palettes without overwhelming the viewer. Because white text maintains a strong 5.0:1 contrast ratio against it, the hex code #a15f44 works well for readable call-to-action buttons or highlights. Use it alongside desaturated teals for a balanced, sophisticated design.
Questions about #a15f44
What is #a15f44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a15f44 is rgb(161, 95, 68), in HSL hsl(17, 41%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 58%, 37%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a15f44 in a design layout?
Is #a15f44 readable on white or black?
#a15f44 has a 4.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.