#A26509 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #a26509 has a mellow orange base with brown-gold undertones. Its moderate saturation suits autumn, food, sports, and construction-safety palettes without feeling neon. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent with navy and cream; white text reads clearly at about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #a26509.
Questions about #a26509
What is #a26509 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a26509 is rgb(162, 101, 9), in HSL hsl(36, 89%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 94%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a26509?
#a26509 pairs well with navy, cream, and deep charcoal, which balance its warm orange-brown base without competing for attention. Use cream for a softer autumn feel, navy for stronger contrast, and muted sage or olive accents for an earthy palette.
Where can #a26509 be used in a design palette?
#a26509 works well as a supporting tone or bold accent in autumn, food, sports, and construction-safety palettes because its moderate saturation feels grounded rather than neon, creating a controlled, practical mood. Pair it with cream or navy for clearer visual separation.
Is #a26509 readable on white or black?
#a26509 has a 4.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.40:1 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.