#A38970 Hex Color
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#a38970 is a muted, dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its subdued warmth suggests calm, subtle optimism, independence, and creative adventure. Use it as a supporting tone for sports, autumn, food, youth, or construction-themed palettes, pairing well with navy or charcoal. The hex code #a38970 supports readable black body text at about 6.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #a38970
What is #a38970 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a38970 is rgb(163, 137, 112), in HSL hsl(29, 22%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 31%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a38970?
Does #a38970 look warm or cool?
#a38970 reads as a warm, muted orange because its dusty tan surface carries brown undertones, while its low saturation keeps the effect restrained and avoids the sharper energy of vivid orange. It suits calm autumn themes, handmade visuals, and understated creative palettes.
Is #a38970 readable on white or black?
#a38970 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.36:1 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.