#A2784C Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, #a2784c is a dusty orange with brown undertones that stays warm without shouting. It works best as a supporting tone behind cream or charcoal, though it can read muddy next to pure white. Black text clears AA on this hex code at about 5.3:1, so small copy stays readable. Try it in autumn packaging or food branding.
Questions about #a2784c
What is #a2784c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2784c is rgb(162, 120, 76), in HSL hsl(31, 36%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 53%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a2784c?
Deep teal and cream both flatter #a2784c, since the cool contrast keeps its brown undertone from going flat. Navy works too for a quieter pairing.
Is #a2784c readable on white or black?
#a2784c has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.