#A67D2D Hex Color
A grounded and approachable earthy ochre
This muted, earthy ochre balances yellow warmth with a greenish undertone. Because it is desaturated, #a67d2d feels grounded and approachable rather than aggressive. Use it as a secondary accent to add organic texture to branding or outdoor imagery. Black text maintains a high-contrast 5.6:1 ratio against this hex code, ensuring readability for UI elements or small body copy where traditional, brighter yellows often fail.
Questions about #a67d2d
What is #a67d2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a67d2d is rgb(166, 125, 45), in HSL hsl(40, 57%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 73%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a67d2d for a balanced palette?
#a67d2d works exceptionally well when paired with cool, slate blues or deep charcoals to balance its natural warmth. These contrasting tones create a sophisticated, modern look that highlights the ochre without making the overall design feel too yellow or monotonous.
Is #a67d2d suitable for text on a white background?
#a67d2d is generally too light to be used as body text against a white background while maintaining accessible contrast. It is best reserved for accent elements, icons, or headers where larger font sizes can compensate for the lower contrast ratio.
Is #a67d2d readable on white or black?
#a67d2d has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.