#A38775 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange leans toward brown, stripping away saturation to achieve an ashy, matte finish. Because it lacks vibrancy, #a38775 functions best as a stabilizing base or a supporting neutral in autumn-inspired palettes. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground the tone, as black text provides sufficient contrast for readability on this background.
Questions about #a38775
What is #a38775 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a38775 is rgb(163, 135, 117), in HSL hsl(23, 20%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 28%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a38775 for a balanced palette?
#a38775 functions as a stabilizing base, so it pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate blue to create necessary contrast. Using this shade alongside cream or soft off-whites maintains a calm, organic aesthetic without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #a38775 readable on white or black?
#a38775 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 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.