#A88556 Hex Color

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#a88556 presents as a dusty, unsaturated orange with strong earthy undertones. Because this shade leans into a muted, mellow territory, it lacks the intensity of brighter oranges, making it an excellent choice for a supporting tone in autumn-inspired palettes. Black text provides high contrast against this hue, ensuring readability in small type. It performs best when paired with deep, cool greens or rich charcoals.

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What is #a88556 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #a88556 is rgb(168, 133, 86), in HSL hsl(34, 32%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 49%, 34%.

What colors pair best with #a88556?

#a88556 excels when paired with deep, cool tones that anchor its warmth, such as charcoal or deep navy. It also finds a natural, sophisticated balance when combined with muted olive greens, which highlight the earthy undertones without creating too much visual friction.

Is #a88556 readable on white or black?

#a88556 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.

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