#A86042 Hex Color
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#a86042 is a warm, unsaturated orange with mellow red-brown undertones and a grounded feel. Its moderate lightness supports optimism, independence, and creative energy without looking loud. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in food, autumn, or youth-focused designs, pairing it with cream or charcoal. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast for small body text.
Questions about #a86042
What is #a86042 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a86042 is rgb(168, 96, 66), in HSL hsl(18, 44%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 61%, 34%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a86042?
#a86042 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted olive because these colors temper its warm red-brown cast while preserving its grounded character, making them useful for packaging, editorial layouts, and autumn-inspired palettes with clear visual hierarchy.
Is #a86042 readable on white or black?
#a86042 has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.