#A47148 Hex Color
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This unsaturated orange carries a warm, clay-like character that feels grounded rather than aggressive. Because of its muted intensity, #a47148 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays to create a modern, rugged aesthetic. The hex code for this mellow orange is #a47148, which provides enough contrast to remain readable with standard black text.
Questions about #a47148
What is #a47148 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a47148 is rgb(164, 113, 72), in HSL hsl(27, 39%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 56%, 36%.
What design aesthetic best suits #a47148?
How does #a47148 behave in UI and web design?
Because #a47148 is a muted tone, it functions best as an accent color for buttons, borders, or iconography rather than a primary background shade. It maintains good legibility against clean off-white or soft cream backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for subtle, warm-toned brand elements.
Is #a47148 readable on white or black?
#a47148 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.