#A39280 Hex Color
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This dusty, grey-toned orange has an earthy, muted quality that feels grounded rather than bright. Because of its desaturated nature, #a39280 works best as a supporting neutral or background texture in autumn-themed designs. Avoid using it as a primary focal point, as it can appear flat. Pair it with deep charcoal text to take advantage of the high contrast, which remains perfectly readable for body copy.
Questions about #a39280
What is #a39280 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a39280 is rgb(163, 146, 128), in HSL hsl(31, 16%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 21%, 36%.
How should I use #a39280 in my design?
Use #a39280 primarily as a supporting neutral or background texture rather than a focal point. Because it has a flat, desaturated quality, it provides an excellent backdrop for high-contrast elements like charcoal text.
What colors pair best with #a39280?
This color thrives when paired with high-contrast, dark neutrals to prevent it from looking washed out. Try combining it with deep charcoal or espresso to ground its dusty orange tone in your layout.
Is #a39280 readable on white or black?
#a39280 has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.98:1 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.