#A85F2E Hex Color
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This muted, warm orange possesses earthy brown undertones that ground its playful nature. Because of its medium darkness, #a85f2e serves best as a supporting tone rather than a main background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted teals or deep olive greens, avoiding the harshness of direct complementaries. The hex code #a85f2e offers enough contrast for readable text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or borders.
Questions about #a85f2e
What is #a85f2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a85f2e is rgb(168, 95, 46), in HSL hsl(24, 57%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 73%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #a85f2e for a balanced palette?
Is #a85f2e readable on white or black?
#a85f2e has a 4.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.34:1 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.