#A6855B Hex Color
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A dusty, muted orange, #a6855b offers a dry and earthy quality that avoids the intensity of brighter warm tones. It works best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant feature, as its desaturated nature can feel muddy in large blocks. Pair it with deep charcoal for a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code for this ashy orange is #a6855b.
Questions about #a6855b
What is #a6855b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6855b is rgb(166, 133, 91), in HSL hsl(34, 30%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 45%, 35%.
How can I effectively use #a6855b in a design layout?
#a6855b functions best as a neutral, grounding background rather than a main accent because of its desaturated, earthy nature. Use it alongside charcoal to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that keeps your text legible and sharp.
Does #a6855b lean warm or cool in its color temperature?
This shade leans distinctly warm but carries a dusty, muted quality that prevents it from feeling vibrant or overly aggressive. It mimics the appearance of sun-baked clay or dry sand, making it suitable for grounded, natural-feeling color palettes.
Is #a6855b readable on white or black?
#a6855b has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.