#A48F5A Hex Color
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Dusty and mellow, #a48f5a sits between yellow and olive with a warm, ashy finish. Its low saturation keeps things grounded, which suits outdoor brands, military palettes, and organic packaging. It works best as a dominant base rather than a bright accent, and it flatters deep navy or burgundy far more than plain white. Black text on top reads clearly at about 6.7:1 contrast, so it passes AA for body copy.
Questions about #a48f5a
What is #a48f5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a48f5a is rgb(164, 143, 90), in HSL hsl(43, 29%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 45%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a48f5a?
Deep navy and burgundy bring out its warmth without making it look muddy, while cream keeps the palette soft. Avoid pale grays, which wash out its yellow undertone. Charcoal works if you want a utilitarian, military-leaning feel.
Is #a48f5a readable on white or black?
#a48f5a has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.