#A77863 Hex Color
A muted, earthy terracotta with warm undertones
This dusty, unsaturated orange possesses heavy earthy undertones. The hex code for this color is #a77863. It feels matte and mellow, making it a practical choice for autumn-inspired palettes. Because it maintains a 5.5:1 contrast ratio against black text, it remains legible for body copy. Use this shade as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background to avoid a muddy aesthetic.
Questions about #a77863
What is #a77863 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a77863 is rgb(167, 120, 99), in HSL hsl(19, 28%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 41%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a77863?
How should #a77863 be used in a design system?
This color works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background to prevent a muddy or stagnant appearance. Keep it for accents or borders where its matte, earthy quality can provide structure and warmth without dominating your primary content.
Is #a77863 readable on white or black?
#a77863 has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.