#A18976 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #a18976 is a dusty orange with brown-gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte appearance brings calm understatement while retaining grounded optimism and creative warmth. Use it as a supporting tone for autumn, food, construction, or youth-focused designs, pairing it with charcoal or cream. For accessibility, the hex code #a18976 provides about 6.4:1 contrast with black, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a18976
What is #a18976 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a18976 is rgb(161, 137, 118), in HSL hsl(27, 19%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 27%, 37%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a18976?
Does #a18976 read as warm or cool?
#a18976 reads warm rather than cool because its muted orange hue and brown-gray undertones add earthy heat, while its low saturation keeps the effect restrained. It suits calm, grounded layouts better than bright or highly energetic color schemes.
Is #a18976 readable on white or black?
#a18976 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.