#A86450 Hex Color
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#a86450 is a dusty, unsaturated red with earthy undertones. This muted shade creates a grounded atmosphere, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds. Because it maintains a 4.6:1 contrast ratio with black text, it works well for readable body copy. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to keep your interface from looking muddy. The hex code for this color is #a86450.
Questions about #a86450
What is #a86450 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a86450 is rgb(168, 100, 80), in HSL hsl(14, 35%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 52%, 34%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors work best with #a86450?
Pair #a86450 with warm grays or soft creams to maintain its earthy, sophisticated character without muddying the interface. Using it alongside dark charcoal text provides excellent readability and creates a balanced, modern visual hierarchy for web layouts.
Is #a86450 readable on white or black?
#a86450 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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.