#A88F6A Hex Color
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Warm and dusty, #a88f6a is a muted orange with ashy brown undertones and a mellow, weathered finish. Its low saturation suits autumn branding, food packaging, and youth-focused designs without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark teal. Black text has about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio here, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #a88f6a.
Questions about #a88f6a
What is #a88f6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a88f6a is rgb(168, 143, 106), in HSL hsl(36, 26%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 37%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a88f6a?
#a88f6a pairs well with charcoal and dark teal, which sharpen its dusty warmth without making the palette feel loud. Cream, muted olive, or terracotta can extend its earthy, autumnal character in branding, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #a88f6a readable on white or black?
#a88f6a has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.80:1 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.