#A27E64 Hex Color
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Designers often reach for this desaturated, ashy orange when they need a dusty, warm base. The hex code #a27e64 offers a 5.7:1 contrast ratio with black, ensuring solid readability for body text. It works best in earthy, autumn-inspired palettes rather than high-contrast layouts, where it may appear muddy or washed out against stark white.
Questions about #a27e64
What is #a27e64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a27e64 is rgb(162, 126, 100), in HSL hsl(25, 25%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 38%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a27e64 for an earthy palette?
#a27e64 balances beautifully with deep natural tones like charcoal or forest green to create a sophisticated, autumn-inspired aesthetic. These pairings ground the warmth of the orange, preventing it from feeling too light or washed out in your layout.
Is #a27e64 readable on white or black?
#a27e64 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.70:1 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.