#A68D6E Hex Color
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A muted, ashy orange, #a68d6e has a dusty, low-saturation finish and warm brown undertones. Its mellow character suits autumn branding, food packaging, youth campaigns, and Halloween designs without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text remains highly legible, with about 6.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #a68d6e.
Questions about #a68d6e
What is #a68d6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a68d6e is rgb(166, 141, 110), in HSL hsl(33, 24%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 34%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a68d6e?
#a68d6e pairs well with navy, charcoal, cream, and muted blue because these colors balance its warm brown undertones while keeping the palette calm; navy adds contrast, cream softens it, and charcoal gives the combination a grounded, modern feel.
Is #a68d6e warm or cool?
#a68d6e reads as a warm, muted orange because its low saturation is shaped by brown undertones rather than blue or gray ones, giving it a dusty, earthy feel that works especially well in autumn-inspired layouts.
Is #a68d6e readable on white or black?
#a68d6e has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.