#A96356 Hex Color
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#a96356 is a muted, dusty terracotta with warm, earthy undertones. Because of its desaturated quality, this color avoids the intensity of standard reds and functions well as a grounding neutral for UI backgrounds or brand accents. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals to create a sophisticated, modern contrast. The hex code for this shade is #a96356, which maintains excellent legibility with black text.
Questions about #a96356
What is #a96356 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a96356 is rgb(169, 99, 86), in HSL hsl(9, 33%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 49%, 34%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What makes #a96356 a versatile choice for UI design?
The muted, desaturated quality of #a96356 prevents it from overwhelming a design, allowing it to ground brighter elements effectively. It functions as a sophisticated, warm alternative to standard neutrals, especially when contrasted against deep charcoal or soft cream backgrounds.
Is #a96356 suitable for large blocks of text?
This color performs best as a background or accent rather than primary body text due to its mid-tone intensity. When used as a background, it maintains excellent readability with black or very dark charcoal text, ensuring your interface remains accessible.
Is #a96356 readable on white or black?
#a96356 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.