#A68C6A Hex Color
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#a68c6a is a dusty, mellow orange-brown with low saturation and a sandy warmth. It reads earthy rather than bright, so it works best as a supporting tone or background instead of a loud accent. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal to keep it from going muddy. In autumn and food branding, this hex code adds easy, unpretentious warmth.
Questions about #a68c6a
What is #a68c6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a68c6a is rgb(166, 140, 106), in HSL hsl(34, 25%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 36%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a68c6a?
#a68c6a pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and navy, which balance its warmth with contrast. Cream and olive also work when you want a softer, earthier palette.
Is #a68c6a a warm or cool color?
It is a warm color. The orange undertones and sandy lightness give it a dry, earthy warmth rather than a bright or fiery one.
Is #a68c6a readable on white or black?
#a68c6a has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 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.