#A38E7C Hex Color
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This ashy, desaturated orange leans heavily into dusty brown territory. Because #a38e7c is muted and earthy, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to anchor its warmth. Since black text provides excellent readability over this shade, it functions well for text-heavy layouts or printed materials requiring high contrast.
Questions about #a38e7c
What is #a38e7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a38e7c is rgb(163, 142, 124), in HSL hsl(28, 17%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 24%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
When should I use #a38e7c in a design palette?
Use #a38e7c as a foundational, muted neutral rather than a dominant background color. It serves as an excellent anchor when paired with high-contrast elements like charcoal or deep slate blue, providing a sophisticated, earthy feel for professional or print-heavy layouts.
Is #a38e7c readable on white or black?
#a38e7c has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.71:1 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.