#A97258 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated orange feels grounded and mellow rather than bright. The hex code #a97258 works best as a supporting tone or accent, as it can appear muddy when used for large backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted teal to keep the palette legible. Because it offers high contrast, black text remains crisp and readable against this matte hue.
Questions about #a97258
What is #a97258 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a97258 is rgb(169, 114, 88), in HSL hsl(19, 32%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 48%, 34%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #a97258 suitable for large background areas?
Because #a97258 is a dusty and unsaturated hue, it can sometimes overwhelm a layout or look muddy if used for large backgrounds. It works far more effectively as a secondary tone, a border color, or a subtle accent to ground brighter elements.
Is #a97258 readable on white or black?
#a97258 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 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.