#A27555 Hex Color
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The hex code #a27555 is a warm, dusty orange with low saturation and a matte, ashy brown undertone. Its mellow appearance suits understated branding, autumn layouts, food packaging, and youth-focused accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or navy, since large fields can look muddy. Black text reaches about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a27555
What is #a27555 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a27555 is rgb(162, 117, 85), in HSL hsl(25, 31%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 48%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a27555?
Muted orange #a27555 pairs well with navy, cream, and softened blue-gray because those cooler or lighter partners balance its warm brown undertone without making a palette feel harsh, especially when navy handles structure and the lighter shades carry open space.
Is #a27555 readable on white or black?
#a27555 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.