#A47B62 Hex Color
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#a47b62 is a muted, dusty orange with warm brown undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives it a mellow, understated mood suited to backgrounds and supporting elements. The hex code #a47b62 also works in autumn palettes, food and beverage branding, or as a small accent beside charcoal.
Questions about #a47b62
What is #a47b62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a47b62 is rgb(164, 123, 98), in HSL hsl(23, 27%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 40%, 36%.
Does #a47b62 work with black or white text?
#a47b62 supports black text more clearly than white, with about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio, so it meets WCAG AA for normal body text when used as a background behind small copy.
What colors pair well with #a47b62?
Is #a47b62 readable on white or black?
#a47b62 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.58:1 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.