#A88165 Hex Color
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#a88165 is a bleak, dusty orange with warm brown and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation and matte lightness create a mellow sense of calm, understatement, and grounded optimism. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in autumn palettes, food branding, sports graphics, or construction accents, though it can look muddy across large areas. Black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #a88165
What is #a88165 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a88165 is rgb(168, 129, 101), in HSL hsl(25, 28%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 40%, 34%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a88165?
#a88165 pairs well with charcoal text, warm cream, and muted sage because these colors preserve its earthy warmth without making the palette feel heavy. Use a deep navy accent when the design needs sharper contrast and a more independent, adventurous mood.
Is #a88165 readable on white or black?
#a88165 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.