#A28164 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #a28164 is a dusty warm orange with ashy brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a mellow, understated feel for backgrounds, food and beverage branding, autumn themes, and construction safety accents. Pair it with charcoal or navy to support creative, independent designs. Black text reads clearly at about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #a28164.
Questions about #a28164
What is #a28164 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a28164 is rgb(162, 129, 100), in HSL hsl(28, 25%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 38%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a28164?
Does #a28164 read as warm or cool?
#a28164 reads as a warm color because its orange base brings earthy heat, while its low saturation and ashy brown undertones soften that warmth into a restrained, matte appearance rather than a bright or fiery one.
Is #a28164 readable on white or black?
#a28164 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.86:1 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.