#A5927A Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #a5927a is a very unsaturated orange with warm gray and brown undertones. Its softened lightness suggests practical optimism and adventure, making it useful for autumn, food, and youth-focused branding. Use the hex code #a5927a as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text achieves about a 7.0:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA body-text requirements.
Questions about #a5927a
What is #a5927a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5927a is rgb(165, 146, 122), in HSL hsl(33, 19%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 26%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a5927a?
Is #a5927a a warm or cool color?
#a5927a reads as a warm, muted shade because its orange base is softened by gray and brown undertones, while its low saturation restrains the warmth and gives it a dusty, grounded feel.
Is #a5927a readable on white or black?
#a5927a has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.99:1 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.