#A38460 Hex Color
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#a38460 is a dusty, desaturated orange that functions as a grounded, matte neutral. Because it is so muted, it avoids the intensity of brighter tones. Use this shade as a background for minimalist web layouts. It supports black body text with excellent contrast, meeting WCAG AA standards. Pair it with deep charcoal to anchor the warmth. The hex code for this color is #a38460.
Questions about #a38460
What is #a38460 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a38460 is rgb(163, 132, 96), in HSL hsl(32, 27%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 41%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a38460 for a professional palette?
#a38460 works best when paired with deep charcoal grays or soft, creamy off-whites to create a sophisticated, modern contrast. For a more vibrant approach, incorporate muted sage greens, which lean into the organic, earthy nature of this specific orange shade.
Is #a38460 readable on white or black?
#a38460 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.02:1 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.