#A35139 Hex Color
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Truffle Trouble is a mellow, unsaturated terracotta shade with a distinct earthy warmth. Because of its muted character, it works best as a secondary accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to balance its intensity. The hex code for this reddish tone is #a35139, which maintains readable contrast against white text for UI accessibility.
Questions about Truffle Trouble
What is the hex code for Truffle Trouble?
Truffle Trouble is #a35139. In RGB that is rgb(163, 81, 57), in HSL hsl(14, 48%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 65%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
How should I use Truffle Trouble #a35139 in UI design?
Truffle Trouble works best as a secondary accent color rather than a dominant background choice. Its muted, earthy quality provides excellent readability when used for buttons or headers against off-white backgrounds, balancing intensity without overwhelming the user interface.
What colors pair well with #a35139?
To balance the warmth of #a35139, pair it with soft, neutral tones like cream or light warm gray. These combinations keep the design approachable and prevent the terracotta tones from feeling too heavy or cluttered in a layout.
Is Truffle Trouble readable on white or black?
Truffle Trouble has a 5.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.