#A68770 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted orange feels understated and mellow. With its low saturation and warm undertones, #a68770 functions best as a supporting neutral or textured background element rather than a dominant focal point. It pairs well with deep charcoals, as the high contrast ensures excellent readability for small body text. The hex code for this ashy shade is #a68770.
Questions about #a68770
What is #a68770 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a68770 is rgb(166, 135, 112), in HSL hsl(26, 23%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 33%, 35%.
What design elements pair best with #a68770?
The dusty, muted nature of #a68770 pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or dark brown tones. Using such high-contrast text allows for excellent readability while maintaining the sophisticated, understated aesthetic this warm neutral provides in digital layouts.
How should #a68770 be used in web design?
Use #a68770 as a background or supporting color to add warmth without overwhelming the interface. Because it is desaturated, it functions effectively as a base for modern, earthy color palettes that require professional, accessible text contrast against darker foreground elements.
Is #a68770 readable on white or black?
#a68770 has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.32:1 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.