#A88E7A Hex Color
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This dusty, muted clay tone reads like a warm neutral with gray undertones. Because it is highly unsaturated, #a88e7a avoids the aggressive punch of standard orange, making it excellent as a supporting background color. It pairs best with charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated contrast. The hex code #a88e7a offers enough contrast for black text, ensuring readability in small, dense blocks of copy.
Questions about #a88e7a
What is #a88e7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a88e7a is rgb(168, 142, 122), in HSL hsl(26, 21%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 27%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #a88e7a for a design palette?
Is #a88e7a readable on white or black?
#a88e7a has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.81:1 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.