#A4846C Hex Color

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This dusty, muted orange sits firmly between tan and clay. Because black text maintains a strong 6.1:1 contrast ratio against #a4846c, it works well for small body copy. Use this hex code as a warm, understated background when white feels too stark. Its matte quality creates a calm, grounded base that excels in autumn-inspired palettes or minimal, professional web design.

Questions about #a4846c

What is #a4846c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4846c is rgb(164, 132, 108), in HSL hsl(26, 24%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 34%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with the dusty tone of #a4846c?
You can create a balanced palette by pairing #a4846c with charcoal for high-contrast professional text or cream for a soft, tonal look. Its clay-like quality also complements deep olive and muted sage tones for an organic, autumn-inspired aesthetic.
Is #a4846c readable on white or black?
#a4846c has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.