#A88A78 Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated orange possesses a distinct dusty quality that feels subdued and grounded. Because it lacks intensity, #a88a78 works best as a supporting background rather than a main focal point. It pairs well with deep charcoal or muted olive greens to maintain a balanced palette. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small body text.
Questions about #a88a78
What is #a88a78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a88a78 is rgb(168, 138, 120), in HSL hsl(23, 22%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 29%, 34%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #a88a78 readable on white or black?
#a88a78 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.57:1 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.