#A67A4A Hex Color
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This unsaturated, warm orange carries a muted, earthy quality that avoids the jarring nature of brighter tones. While it can feel slightly muddy as a full background, #a67a4a works well as a supportive accent or a solid block for autumn-themed branding. It pairs cleanly with deep charcoal or slate grays. This hex code provides sufficient contrast for readable black body text.
Questions about #a67a4a
What is #a67a4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a67a4a is rgb(166, 122, 74), in HSL hsl(31, 38%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 55%, 35%.
What color palettes work best with #a67a4a?
The earthy, muted nature of #a67a4a pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate grays for a balanced contrast. Because it is unsaturated, it also harmonizes well with muted greens like olive or creamy neutrals, helping to create a grounded, nature-inspired design palette that avoids jarring visual tension.
Is #a67a4a a good choice for text?
While #a67a4a provides sufficient contrast against white or very light backgrounds for standard readability, it may struggle with accessibility requirements for small text. It functions much more effectively as a decorative accent, button background, or a large, bold header color rather than primary body text.
Is #a67a4a readable on white or black?
#a67a4a has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.