#A78875 Hex Color
A grounded and sophisticated earthy tan
This dusty, unsaturated orange leans heavily into an earthy tan. While its muted tone makes it tricky for high-energy branding, it serves well as a sophisticated, textured background. The hex code for this shade is #a78875. With a 6.4:1 contrast ratio against black text, it provides sufficient accessibility for body copy without needing extra overlays or color adjustments.
Questions about #a78875
What is #a78875 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a78875 is rgb(167, 136, 117), in HSL hsl(23, 22%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 30%, 35%.
Does #a78875 work well for website body text?
While #a78875 is excellent for background sections, it is generally too light for primary body text. For the best legibility, pair this shade with deep, high-contrast charcoal or near-black text to ensure it meets accessibility standards for users.
What colors complement #a78875?
Is #a78875 readable on white or black?
#a78875 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.