#A8491A Hex Color
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#a8491a is a warm, mellow blend of muted orange and brown with earthy red undertones. Its moderate saturation suggests comfort, resilience, and dependable energy rather than brightness. The hex code #a8491a suits coffee, chocolate, craft, autumn, and vintage branding, while white text offers about 5.8:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #a8491a
What is #a8491a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8491a is rgb(168, 73, 26), in HSL hsl(20, 73%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 85%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a8491a?
#a8491a pairs well with cream, charcoal, muted sage, and dusty blue, which balance its warm red-brown base without making the palette feel overly rustic; cream adds space, charcoal adds structure, and sage or dusty blue brings restrained contrast.
Is #a8491a readable on white or black?
#a8491a has a 5.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.