#A48C7C Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy orange with very low saturation, #a48c7c adds softened autumn character without appearing bright. It suggests optimism, independence, and creative adventure across food packaging, youth marketing, Halloween graphics, and construction accents. Pair it with charcoal or dark brown as a supporting tone. Black text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast, making the hex code practical for body copy.
Questions about #a48c7c
What is #a48c7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a48c7c is rgb(164, 140, 124), in HSL hsl(24, 18%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 24%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a48c7c?
The best pairings for #a48c7c include charcoal and dark brown, which reinforce its muted autumn warmth without competing with its softened orange undertone; lighter neutrals create a gentler look, while deeper accents add definition.
Does #a48c7c read as warm or cool?
#a48c7c reads as a warm, muted orange because its earthy brown-gray cast softens the orange base; it conveys understated optimism and autumn character rather than bright energy or high saturation.
Is #a48c7c readable on white or black?
#a48c7c has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.