#A6823F Hex Color
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#a6823f is a muted, warm yellow with olive and earthy brown undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests tradition, resilience, and practical optimism, making it suitable for budget branding, outdoor products, construction, or organic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream rather than a full background. Black text remains readable, with about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #a6823f.
Questions about #a6823f
What is #a6823f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6823f is rgb(166, 130, 63), in HSL hsl(39, 45%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 62%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a6823f?
Does #a6823f read as warm or cool?
#a6823f reads as warm because its yellow base is softened by olive and earthy brown undertones. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth practical rather than bright, giving layouts a grounded, traditional feel instead of a vivid or playful one.
Is #a6823f readable on white or black?
#a6823f has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.88:1 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.