#A58E72 Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty orange mimics the muted tones of dry earth or weathered clay. Because it is highly grounded, #a58e72 works best as a neutral base or a bridge between warmer, brighter accent colors. It pairs cleanly with deep charcoal for a sophisticated, industrial look. The hex code for this ashy shade is #a58e72, which supports black text legibly for accessible UI design.
Questions about #a58e72
What is #a58e72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a58e72 is rgb(165, 142, 114), in HSL hsl(33, 22%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 31%, 35%.
What colors best complement #a58e72 in a design scheme?
#a58e72 works exceptionally well when paired with deep charcoal or slate tones, which provide the necessary contrast to make this muted, dusty orange feel intentional rather than dull. It also functions effectively as a bridge between warm creams and cooler, darker earth tones.
Is #a58e72 readable on white or black?
#a58e72 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.71:1 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.