#A68F81 Hex Color
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Muted and mid-light, #a68f81 is orange drained down to a dusty, almost grey taupe. Its low saturation gives it a calm, earthy feel, so treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It reads best in autumn palettes, packaging, and food branding, and it pairs well with deep navy. Black text passes AA contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #a68f81
What is #a68f81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a68f81 is rgb(166, 143, 129), in HSL hsl(23, 17%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 22%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a68f81?
Deep navy and forest green make the hidden orange in #a68f81 read richer, while cream keeps it soft and warm. Skip pale greys, since they wash this shade out.
Is #a68f81 readable on white or black?
#a68f81 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.