#A68B6D Hex Color
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Tannin is a dusty, unsaturated orange that reads like a warm neutral. This muted shade creates a reliable base for autumn-themed palettes or rustic branding. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for readable body copy. Use the hex code #a68b6d to ground a design with an earthy, organic feel, but pair it with higher saturation colors to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about Tannin
What is the hex code for Tannin?
Tannin is #a68b6d. In RGB that is rgb(166, 139, 109), in HSL hsl(32, 24%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 34%, 35%.
What colors pair best with Tannin #a68b6d?
Is Tannin #a68b6d a warm or cool color?
Tannin #a68b6d is firmly a warm, earthy tone that reads like a desaturated terracotta. Its muted quality makes it far more approachable than a bright orange, allowing it to act as a neutral background without overwhelming other design elements.
Is Tannin readable on white or black?
Tannin has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.53:1 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.