#A47C64 Hex Color
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#a47c64 is a dusty, desaturated orange with a matte, understated finish. Because it sits on the lighter, muted side of the spectrum, it functions well as a steady background. Pair it with dark charcoal text to take advantage of its strong readability, as it meets standard contrast requirements. Designers find this hex code acts as a reliable base for creating calm, balanced color palettes.
Questions about #a47c64
What is #a47c64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a47c64 is rgb(164, 124, 100), in HSL hsl(23, 26%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 39%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a47c64?
#a47c64 creates sophisticated, balanced palettes when paired with charcoal for high-contrast text or creamy off-whites for a soft, organic look. Because it is inherently muted, it also functions as a reliable bridge between warmer earth tones and cool slate blues.
Is #a47c64 readable on white or black?
#a47c64 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.