#A47555 Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, this shade of orange leans toward brown with a matte, earthen warmth. The hex code #a47555 works best as a supporting tone rather than a hero color, since it can turn muddy at large sizes. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast. Try it with deep navy for autumn layouts.
Questions about #a47555
What is #a47555 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a47555 is rgb(164, 117, 85), in HSL hsl(24, 32%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 48%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a47555?
Deep navy, cream, and olive all flatter #a47555. Navy adds the contrast that keeps this muted orange from reading flat, while cream softens it for warmer, rustic layouts. Avoid bright saturated colors, which overwhelm its dusty character.
Is #a47555 readable on white or black?
#a47555 has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.