#A58362 Hex Color
Muted orange with an earthy edge
A dusty, muted orange pulled hard toward brown. Low saturation and mid lightness give #a58362 a matte, earthy feel that suits autumn palettes and calm backgrounds. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so small type stays readable. Next to pure white it can turn muddy, so pair this hex code with deep teal or cream instead.
Questions about #a58362
What is #a58362 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a58362 is rgb(165, 131, 98), in HSL hsl(30, 27%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 41%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a58362?
Deep teal and navy give #a58362 the contrast it lacks next to light neutrals. Cream softens it into warmer palettes, while charcoal keeps it grounded in rustic or autumn designs.
Is #a58362 readable on white or black?
#a58362 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.02:1 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.