#A87F48 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #a87f48 is a mellow orange with brown and golden undertones. Its low saturation gives food packaging, autumn graphics, and outdoor campaigns a grounded sense of optimism and adventure. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream rather than a full background. The hex code #a87f48 supports clear black text at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #a87f48
What is #a87f48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a87f48 is rgb(168, 127, 72), in HSL hsl(34, 40%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 57%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a87f48?
Is #a87f48 warm or cool?
#a87f48 reads as a warm, muted orange because its brown and golden undertones soften the hue; its restrained saturation keeps the effect grounded, making it more natural and calm than bright orange.
Is #a87f48 readable on white or black?
#a87f48 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.