#A68449 Hex Color
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The hex code #a68449 is a muted, warm blend of orange, yellow, and olive with earthy brown undertones. Its low saturation feels mellow and grounded, making it useful for autumn branding, outdoor products, food packaging, and construction themes. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream; black text provides about 6.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #a68449
What is #a68449 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a68449 is rgb(166, 132, 73), in HSL hsl(38, 39%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 56%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a68449?
Does #a68449 look warm or cool?
The hex color #a68449 reads warm because its red and yellow components outweigh its blue, while its muted saturation softens the golden appearance into an earthy olive-brown impression rather than a bright gold.
Where can #a68449 be used effectively?
#a68449 works well as a supporting color in autumn branding, outdoor products, food packaging, and construction themes, where its low saturation feels grounded and practical rather than bright or playful.
Is #a68449 readable on white or black?
#a68449 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.