#A87961 Hex Color
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#a87961 is a muted, dusty orange with warm brown undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, understated mood while retaining a hint of optimism and creative energy. Use the hex code #a87961 as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep teal for branding, autumn layouts, food packaging, and youth-focused campaigns. Black text meets WCAG AA contrast.
Questions about #a87961
What is #a87961 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a87961 is rgb(168, 121, 97), in HSL hsl(20, 29%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 42%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a87961?
The muted orange-brown of #a87961 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast and deep teal for cooler balance; soft cream can lighten the palette without removing its warm, dusty character.
What mood does #a87961 create, and where does it work best?
#a87961 creates calm, understated warmth with a matte, earthy feel, making it useful as a supporting color in autumn layouts, food packaging, lifestyle branding, and youth-focused creative campaigns.
Is #a87961 readable on white or black?
#a87961 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.