#A87A45 Hex Color
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The hex code #a87a45 is a muted, warm orange with earthy brown undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests optimism and independence without demanding attention, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and youth campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. Black text provides about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #a87a45
What is #a87a45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a87a45 is rgb(168, 122, 69), in HSL hsl(32, 42%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 59%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a87a45?
What mood does #a87a45 convey?
#a87a45 conveys a warm, grounded optimism through its muted orange hue and earthy brown undertones, giving layouts a friendly autumn feel without the intensity of a bright orange. It suits autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and restrained youth-focused accents.
Is #a87a45 readable on white or black?
#a87a45 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.