#A28655 Hex Color
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Dusty gold with an olive undertone, #a28655 stays muted and warm, more earthy than bright. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, flattering deep plum and charcoal, though it can turn muddy across large backgrounds. At roughly 6.1:1 contrast with black text, it handles small body copy well.
Questions about #a28655
What is #a28655 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a28655 is rgb(162, 134, 85), in HSL hsl(38, 31%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 48%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a28655?
Deep plum and charcoal make #a28655 look richer, while cream and terracotta keep the palette warm and grounded. Its low saturation means it pairs better with muted tones than with bright primaries.
Is #a28655 readable on white or black?
#a28655 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.