#A28B75 Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated orange possesses a dusty quality that grounds any design. As a muted neutral, the hex code #a28b75 works best as a supporting tone rather than a background. Pair it with deep charcoal or forest green to keep it from looking muddy. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it reads clearly in small typography and editorial layouts.
Questions about #a28b75
What is #a28b75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a28b75 is rgb(162, 139, 117), in HSL hsl(29, 19%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 28%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a28b75 in a design?
Because #a28b75 is a desaturated, earthy tone, it works best alongside high-contrast darks like charcoal or forest green. These pairings prevent the color from appearing muddy while maintaining the professional, editorial quality that makes this shade effective for background or typography contrast.
How does #a28b75 perform as a background color?
This shade works effectively as a subtle background, provided the text maintains strong contrast, such as solid black or very dark espresso. Its dusty, unsaturated nature ensures it does not overwhelm the content, allowing typography to remain the primary focus in your layout.
Is #a28b75 readable on white or black?
#a28b75 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.48:1 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.