#A47C5A Hex Color
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The hex code #a47c5a identifies a muted, dusty orange with ashy brown undertones and very low saturation. Its matte warmth supports calm, independent branding without feeling dull, making it effective for autumn themes, food packaging, and supporting UI elements. Black text reads clearly against it at about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a47c5a
What is #a47c5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a47c5a is rgb(164, 124, 90), in HSL hsl(28, 29%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 45%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Is #a47c5a a warm or cool color?
#a47c5a reads as a warm, muted orange because its brown undertones and low saturation soften the hue, giving it a grounded, matte character that suits autumn palettes, calm branding, food packaging, and understated interface accents.
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Is #a47c5a readable on white or black?
#a47c5a has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.