#A8753C Hex Color
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# a8753c is a muted, medium-dark orange with brown and golden undertones. Its low saturation creates a mellow, grounded feel while suggesting optimism, independence, and adventure. The hex code #a8753c suits autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction safety accents. Pair it with cream or navy, and use black text for about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a8753c
What is #a8753c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8753c is rgb(168, 117, 60), in HSL hsl(32, 47%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 64%, 34%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a8753c?
Cream and navy pair especially well with #a8753c, balancing its muted orange-brown warmth with a light counterpoint and a cooler anchor; use cream for backgrounds and navy for text, borders, or deeper supporting elements.
Does #a8753c read as a warm or cool color?
It reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown and golden undertones, while its low saturation keeps the result mellow, grounded, and understated rather than bright or vivid.
Is #a8753c readable on white or black?
#a8753c has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.