#A5693C Hex Color
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Somewhere between caramel and terracotta, #a5693c is a muted orange with a clear brown undertone. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, and black text passes AA on it at about 4.7:1. Best used as a supporting tone in autumn or food palettes, since large blocks can read muddy. Cream and deep teal flatter it most.
Questions about #a5693c
What is #a5693c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5693c is rgb(165, 105, 60), in HSL hsl(26, 47%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 64%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a5693c?
Cream and deep teal flatter #a5693c best. Teal plays against its warmth, while cream keeps large blocks from turning muddy. Charcoal also works when you want a grounded, less rustic feel.
Is #a5693c readable on white or black?
#a5693c has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.68:1 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.