#A78A68 Hex Color
Dusty warmth with a playful edge
#a78a68 is a warm, ashy orange with dusty brown and muted yellow undertones. Its low saturation gives it a mellow, grounded feel suited to autumn packaging, food and beverage branding, construction safety accents, or youth-focused designs. The hex code works best as a supporting tone, while black text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #a78a68
What is #a78a68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a78a68 is rgb(167, 138, 104), in HSL hsl(32, 26%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 38%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a78a68?
Pair #a78a68 with charcoal, cream, or dark olive for a grounded palette; use a muted teal when you want sharper contrast without losing its earthy character. Keep brighter accents limited, because this shade can look muddy beside similarly dusty colors.
Is #a78a68 readable on white or black?
#a78a68 has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.47:1 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.