#A86438 Hex Color
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#a86438 is a muted orange with a strong brown undertone, closer to terracotta than pumpkin. Its low saturation keeps it mellow and warm, which suits autumn packaging, food branding, and sports gear. It works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, where it can turn muddy. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #a86438
What is #a86438 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a86438 is rgb(168, 100, 56), in HSL hsl(24, 50%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 67%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a86438?
Cream, deep teal, and charcoal all flatter this muted orange. The teal cools down its warmth, while cream keeps the pairing soft and natural instead of harsh.
Is #a86438 readable on white or black?
#a86438 has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.