#A17560 Hex Color
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#a17560 is a muted, dusty orange with warm brown and gray undertones. Its matte, low-saturation finish brings understated optimism to autumn palettes, food branding, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a warm background or secondary brand color, pairing it with charcoal or deep teal. Black text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #a17560.
Questions about #a17560
What is #a17560 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a17560 is rgb(161, 117, 96), in HSL hsl(19, 26%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 40%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a17560?
#a17560 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast and deep teal for a cooler complementary accent; cream, sand, and muted greens can soften its warm, dusty character in palettes.
Where does #a17560 work well in design?
The muted, warm character of #a17560 works well as a warm background, secondary brand color, or supporting UI surface where a matte autumn feel is useful.
Is #a17560 readable on white or black?
#a17560 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 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.