#A7866D Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #a7866d functions as a warm, low-saturation orange that leans into earthy undertones. Because black text maintains a high contrast ratio of 6.3:1 against this shade, it works well as a grounding background for UI text. Avoid using it in large, flat blocks, as it can occasionally appear muddy. The hex code #a7866d performs best as a supporting element or in muted autumn palettes.
Questions about #a7866d
What is #a7866d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7866d is rgb(167, 134, 109), in HSL hsl(26, 25%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 35%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which color palettes best complement #a7866d?
Is #a7866d readable on white or black?
#a7866d has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 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.