#A8785D Hex Color
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#a8785d is a dusty orange with brown undertones, matte and mellow instead of bright. The hex code reads warm but restrained, so it works best as a supporting tone behind cream or deep teal, or as a base for autumn and food branding. Black text passes AA on top at about 5.5:1 contrast, though large swaths can turn muddy next to pure white.
Questions about #a8785d
What is #a8785d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8785d is rgb(168, 120, 93), in HSL hsl(22, 30%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 45%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a8785d?
Pair #a8785d with deep teal or navy for contrast, or with cream and sage for a softer, earthy palette. Its low saturation keeps combinations calm.
Is #a8785d readable on white or black?
#a8785d has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.