#A88060 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange carries a distinctly ashy undertone that leans into understated warmth. Because it lacks saturation, #a88060 functions best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to create sophisticated contrast. The hex code is #a88060, and it offers enough accessibility for small black text, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal UI layouts.
Questions about #a88060
What is #a88060 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a88060 is rgb(168, 128, 96), in HSL hsl(27, 29%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 43%, 34%.
How should I use #a88060 in a UI design?
Apply #a88060 as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant base color to maintain balance. It performs exceptionally well for secondary interface elements or muted backgrounds when paired with high-contrast charcoal typography to ensure readability.
What colors pair best with #a88060?
This shade works best alongside cool, deep tones that anchor its warmth. Create a sophisticated contrast by pairing #a88060 with slate blue or charcoal, which prevents the dusty orange from looking too flat or washed out.
Is #a88060 readable on white or black?
#a88060 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 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.