#A6895C Hex Color
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This dusty orange carries an ashy, muted quality that prevents it from feeling too intense. Because of its desaturated, matte appearance, #a6895c works best as a grounding background or a supporting neutral in autumn-inspired palettes. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals rather than stark white, which can make the tone look washed out. The hex code #a6895c offers high enough contrast for readable black text in most UI applications.
Questions about #a6895c
What is #a6895c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6895c is rgb(166, 137, 92), in HSL hsl(36, 29%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 45%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #a6895c in a design project?
#a6895c works best when anchored by deep charcoal or dark brown rather than stark white, which can wash out its muted character. It also creates a sophisticated, earthy contrast when paired with muted teals or soft, desaturated sage greens.
Is #a6895c suitable for UI text on a light background?
Using #a6895c as a text color on white or very light backgrounds is not recommended because it lacks sufficient contrast for readability. It is much more effective as a background fill for cards or as an accent color for UI elements.
Is #a6895c readable on white or black?
#a6895c has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.