#A88A66 Hex Color
Muted warmth with an earthy edge
Reach for #a88a66 when a design needs warmth without loudness. This dusty orange leans tan, and its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone behind cream type or beside deep teal. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code #a88a66 fits autumn palettes, food packaging, and earthy brand work.
Questions about #a88a66
What is #a88a66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a88a66 is rgb(168, 138, 102), in HSL hsl(33, 27%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 39%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a88a66?
Deep teal and navy make the warmth of #a88a66 stand out, while cream softens it into a calmer palette. Skip pale grays, which wash out its already muted character. Try teal as a strong accent.
Is #a88a66 readable on white or black?
#a88a66 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.49:1 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.