#A55927 Hex Color
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This unsaturated terracotta tone balances warmth with a sturdy, grounded presence. Because #a55927 carries significant weight, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. Pair it with deep charcoal or crisp cream to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code #a55927 offers enough contrast for legible white text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or small branding elements.
Questions about #a55927
What is #a55927 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a55927 is rgb(165, 89, 39), in HSL hsl(24, 62%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 76%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a55927?
Use deep charcoal or crisp cream to provide the necessary balance for #a55927 without creating a muddy aesthetic. This terracotta tone is heavy, so keeping your secondary palette light or neutral ensures the design remains professional and legible.
Is #a55927 readable on white or black?
#a55927 has a 5.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.