#A68A5B Hex Color
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The hex code #a68a5b is a muted, matte ochre with dusty yellow, orange, and olive undertones. Its warm, low-saturation finish brings earthy calm and understated optimism to branding, autumn themes, and natural products. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text remains readable for body copy at about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a68a5b
What is #a68a5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a68a5b is rgb(166, 138, 91), in HSL hsl(38, 30%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 45%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a68a5b in a design palette?
In a brand palette, #a68a5b pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and dusty terracotta, sharpening its muted warmth without making the overall palette feel loud or overly polished in use. Choose navy for stronger contrast and cream for a softer, more natural surface.
Is #a68a5b readable on white or black?
#a68a5b has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 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.