#A2853C Hex Color
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The hex code #a2853c is a muted, warm golden olive with earthy brown undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a mellow, grounded feel, while the yellow base adds energy and optimism. Use it as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, construction, or budget branding. Black text reads clearly on it, meeting WCAG AA body-text contrast.
Questions about #a2853c
What is #a2853c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2853c is rgb(162, 133, 60), in HSL hsl(43, 46%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 63%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a2853c?
Is #a2853c readable on white or black?
#a2853c has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.95:1 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.