#A47551 Hex Color
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#a47551 is a dusty orange with a brown undertone, muted enough to read as clay rather than citrus. It feels calm and warm without shouting. Black text passes AA on this hex code at about 5.2:1 contrast, so it can carry small body copy. Pair it with deep teal for balance. It works best as a supporting tone, since large blocks can turn muddy.
Questions about #a47551
What is #a47551 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a47551 is rgb(164, 117, 81), in HSL hsl(26, 34%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 51%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a47551?
Deep teal, navy, and cream balance #a47551 well. Its low saturation leaves room for brighter accents nearby without clashing. Try it against teal for a grounded, natural pairing.
Is #a47551 readable on white or black?
#a47551 has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 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.