#A85D1B Hex Color
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This muted, earthy orange carries a mellow warmth without the aggression of a bright neon. Because it is desaturated, #a85d1b works best as a supporting accent or secondary tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its energy. It passes accessibility standards for small body text when paired with white, though it shines brightest in branding and autumn-themed graphics.
Questions about #a85d1b
What is #a85d1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a85d1b is rgb(168, 93, 27), in HSL hsl(28, 72%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 84%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #a85d1b?
Pair #a85d1b with deep charcoal or soft slate blue to balance its inherent warmth. These cool-toned neutrals ground the color, preventing it from overwhelming your design while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic in both digital and print layouts.
Is #a85d1b readable on white or black?
#a85d1b has a 4.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.24:1 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.