#A85C06 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #a85c06 is a moderately muted orange with earthy brown undertones and a grounded, approachable feel. Its darker value suits autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction safety accents. Pair it with navy or cream as a supporting tone. White text provides about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #a85c06.
Questions about #a85c06
What is #a85c06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a85c06 is rgb(168, 92, 6), in HSL hsl(32, 93%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 96%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a85c06?
#a85c06 pairs well with navy for cool contrast, cream for a softer finish, and muted olive or terracotta for an earthy palette. Use cream or white to keep the darker orange feeling open.
What mood does #a85c06 create, and where does it work well?
#a85c06 feels warm, mellow, and approachable because its orange base is softened by brown undertones. Its grounded character works well for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction safety accents.
Is #a85c06 readable on white or black?
#a85c06 has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 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.