#A97142 Hex Color
A grounded and mellow earthy terracotta
This desaturated, earthy orange feels grounded and mellow. Because it leans toward terracotta, it works best as an accent color rather than a dominant base. Use it alongside deep charcoal for a modern, rustic aesthetic. The hex code #a97142 supports high readability for small text, as it offers a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against black. Avoid using it near bright whites, where it can appear muddy.
Questions about #a97142
What is #a97142 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a97142 is rgb(169, 113, 66), in HSL hsl(27, 44%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 61%, 34%.
Which color palettes work best with #a97142?
Is #a97142 suitable for text on a website?
Yes, #a97142 supports high readability because it maintains a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against black, which meets many accessibility standards for smaller text. Avoid placing this color directly against bright whites, where it can look muddy or lose definition.
Is #a97142 readable on white or black?
#a97142 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.