#A77966 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted orange, #a77966 carries an ashy quality that keeps it grounded and understated. Because it is so desaturated, it functions best as a calming background or a supporting secondary tone rather than a focal point. Black text offers excellent legibility against this shade, making it a functional choice for editorial layouts where you need warm, readable contrast. The hex code for this color is #a77966.
Questions about #a77966
What is #a77966 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a77966 is rgb(167, 121, 102), in HSL hsl(18, 27%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 39%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a77966?
Is #a77966 readable on white or black?
#a77966 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.