#A38059 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy orange offers a muted alternative to standard warm tones. Because it is highly unsaturated, #a38059 functions best as a supporting texture or background element rather than a focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create contrast without overwhelming the palette. This hex code provides excellent readability for body text when set against black.
Questions about #a38059
What is #a38059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a38059 is rgb(163, 128, 89), in HSL hsl(32, 29%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 45%, 36%.
Which colors work best with #a38059?
#a38059 is a muted, earthy shade that gains depth when paired with charcoal or deep slate blue. These high-contrast pairings ground the softness of the orange while maintaining a professional, readable aesthetic for modern user interfaces or print layouts.
Is #a38059 a good choice for body text?
#a38059 offers decent readability when set against a dark background like black or dark grey, but it should be used cautiously for small text. Ensure you test your contrast ratio, as its desaturated nature might appear too soft for long-form reading.
Is #a38059 readable on white or black?
#a38059 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 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.