#A5815D Hex Color
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A dusty, muted shade of orange, #a5815d provides a calm and understated alternative to bolder autumn tones. This hex code works well as a grounding background or neutral base. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it is suitable for small, readable body copy. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to sharpen its ashy undertones and avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #a5815d
What is #a5815d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5815d is rgb(165, 129, 93), in HSL hsl(30, 29%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 44%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a5815d?
This muted orange thrives when anchored by darker neutrals, which prevent it from looking washed out. Pair #a5815d with deep charcoal or soft slate gray for high contrast, or use it alongside cream and off-white for a warm, organic, and balanced design palette.
Is #a5815d suitable for body text?
While #a5815d offers a warm and distinctive look, it is generally too light for small-scale body copy on a white background. Use it primarily for headings, accent borders, or graphic elements to maintain necessary readability and accessibility standards for your users.
Is #a5815d readable on white or black?
#a5815d has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.