#A78F78 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange leans heavily into taupe, grounding its playful roots with a weathered quality. Because #a78f78 is so muted, it functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant splash of color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens or slate blues. With a contrast ratio of 6.8:1 against black text, it is highly readable for body copy.
Questions about #a78f78
What is #a78f78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a78f78 is rgb(167, 143, 120), in HSL hsl(29, 21%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 28%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a78f78?
#a78f78 acts as a sophisticated neutral, so it works best when paired with deeper, cooler tones like slate blue or forest green. These combinations create a grounded, professional aesthetic that prevents the overall palette from feeling too flat or monochromatic.
Is #a78f78 readable on white or black?
#a78f78 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.