#A8957A Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #a8957a is a dusty orange with low saturation and warm brown undertones. Its softened character supports autumn branding, food packaging, construction safety graphics, and youth-focused campaigns without feeling loud. Use the hex code #a8957a as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text provides about 7.2:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #a8957a
What is #a8957a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8957a is rgb(168, 149, 122), in HSL hsl(35, 21%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 27%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a8957a?
Does #a8957a read as a warm or cool color?
The #a8957a hex color reads warm because its dusty orange base is softened by brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained, giving it an ashy, grounded feel rather than the brightness of a vivid orange.
Where does #a8957a work well in design?
#a8957a works well as a supporting tone in autumn branding, food packaging, construction safety graphics, and youth-focused campaigns because its muted saturation adds warmth without the visual intensity of a bright orange.
Is #a8957a readable on white or black?
#a8957a has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.