#A78470 Hex Color
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The hex code #a78470 defines a muted, dusty orange with warm brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a mellow, understated mood, making it useful for autumn themes, food branding, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a secondary tone with cream or deep teal, while black text achieves about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #a78470
What is #a78470 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a78470 is rgb(167, 132, 112), in HSL hsl(22, 24%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 33%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a78470?
#a78470 pairs well with cream for a soft, warm palette, while deep teal adds cool contrast; charcoal can provide stronger definition in text, borders, or accents without overpowering its muted orange character.
Is #a78470 readable on white or black?
#a78470 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.17:1 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.