#A9947D Hex Color
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The hex code #a9947d is a muted, ashy orange with dusty brown undertones and very low saturation. Its earthy lightness brings optimism and a sense of adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in autumn branding, food packaging, or youth-focused designs. Black text reads clearly on this color for accessible labels and small type.
Questions about #a9947d
What is #a9947d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9947d is rgb(169, 148, 125), in HSL hsl(31, 20%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 26%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a9947d?
Does #a9947d read as warm or cool?
#a9947d reads as a warm, muted orange-brown because its red channel is stronger than its blue channel, while low saturation softens the hue and keeps its dusty brown undertone restrained rather than bright or strongly saturated.
Where does #a9947d work best in design?
#a9947d works well as a supporting tone in autumn branding, food packaging, warm backgrounds, and youth-focused designs because its muted orange warmth adds character without overpowering brighter accents or competing with readable dark text.
Is #a9947d readable on white or black?
#a9947d has a 2.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.21:1 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.