#A48669 Hex Color
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#a48669 is a muted, dusty orange with warm brown and ashy gray undertones. Its matte, low-saturation finish feels calm and understated while retaining an optimistic, earthy edge. Use this hex code as a supporting color for autumn branding, food packaging, construction themes, or youth-focused designs. Black text reads clearly on it, with about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #a48669
What is #a48669 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a48669 is rgb(164, 134, 105), in HSL hsl(29, 24%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 36%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a48669?
Is #a48669 warm or cool?
#a48669 reads as a warm color because its muted orange base and brown undertones outweigh the ashy gray, creating a calm, earthy mood rather than a bright or energetic orange.
Is #a48669 readable on white or black?
#a48669 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.19:1 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.