#A27B69 Hex Color
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Bleak and dusty, #a27b69 is a muted terracotta with strong, warm undertones. It lacks the saturation of a standard orange, which makes it an excellent, calm base for rustic or organic design schemes. This color works well with deep slate grays or charcoal. Because it meets WCAG AA standards, the hex code #a27b69 serves as a solid, legible choice for body text against light backgrounds.
Questions about #a27b69
What is #a27b69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a27b69 is rgb(162, 123, 105), in HSL hsl(19, 23%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 35%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a27b69 in a design scheme?
This muted terracotta pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. You can also create a harmonious, organic palette by combining #a27b69 with soft cream, sage green, or muted navy for a balanced, sophisticated aesthetic.
Is #a27b69 readable on white or black?
#a27b69 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.