#A38B53 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #a38b53 blends yellow with olive and brown undertones for a mellow, grounded finish. Its low saturation suits outdoor branding, organic products, military-inspired graphics, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep forest green. Black text remains readable on it at small sizes. The hex code for this color is #a38b53.
Questions about #a38b53
What is #a38b53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a38b53 is rgb(163, 139, 83), in HSL hsl(42, 33%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 49%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a38b53?
Pair #a38b53 with charcoal for strong, readable contrast, or combine it with forest green and muted cream to create a natural, grounded palette that softens its warm olive-brown character without making the overall design feel overly bright.
Does #a38b53 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a warm, muted neutral because its yellow base is tempered by olive and brown undertones, while low saturation keeps the warmth understated and gives layouts an earthy, practical mood rather than a vivid golden effect.
Is #a38b53 readable on white or black?
#a38b53 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 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.