#A8722C Hex Color
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#a8722c is a muted, medium-dark orange with ochre and brown undertones. Its warm, mellow depth suggests optimism and adventure without the sharpness of brighter oranges. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in food, outdoor, or autumn branding, paired with cream or dark navy. Black text reads clearly on it for body copy.
Questions about #a8722c
What is #a8722c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8722c is rgb(168, 114, 44), in HSL hsl(34, 58%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 74%, 34%.
Which colors pair well with #a8722c?
Is #a8722c suitable for text and backgrounds?
#a8722c is most readable with black text on its warm orange-brown surface, while white text can fall below typical normal-size contrast targets, making a contrast check important for buttons, labels, and body copy.
Is #a8722c readable on white or black?
#a8722c has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.