#A77162 Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, #a77162 functions as a restrained reddish-brown. It offers a warm, matte alternative to brighter reds, perfect for backgrounds where you need comfort over intensity. Since this shade provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible, try pairing it with deep charcoals for a sophisticated interface. The hex code is #a77162.
Questions about #a77162
What is #a77162 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a77162 is rgb(167, 113, 98), in HSL hsl(13, 28%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 41%, 35%.
What color palette works best with #a77162?
The muted nature of #a77162 pairs exceptionally well with cool, deep neutrals like charcoal or slate, which ground its inherent warmth. For a balanced, organic palette, consider adding soft creams or muted sage greens to create a subtle, earthy contrast.
Is #a77162 suitable for text on a white background?
While #a77162 offers a distinct, warm tone, it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white to meet modern accessibility standards for small body text. Use it instead as an accent color or a secondary background to add depth without compromising readability.
Is #a77162 readable on white or black?
#a77162 has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.18:1 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.