#A04A06 Hex Color
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The hex code #a04a06 is a dark, mellow orange-brown with low saturation and warm red undertones. Its earthy depth suggests resilience, comfort, and independence, making it useful for coffee, chocolate, autumn, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or accent beside cream, charcoal, or muted teal. White text reads clearly at about a 6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a04a06
What is #a04a06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a04a06 is rgb(160, 74, 6), in HSL hsl(26, 93%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 96%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a04a06?
The #a04a06 hex color pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted teal, balancing its earthy orange-brown warmth; use cream for softness, charcoal for stronger contrast, and muted teal for a restrained complementary accent.
Is #a04a06 warm or cool?
#a04a06 reads as a warm color because its orange-brown base carries noticeable red undertones, while its low saturation softens the intensity and gives it a mellow, grounded character suited to autumn palettes, coffee themes, artisan packaging, and vintage-inspired interfaces.
Is #a04a06 readable on white or black?
#a04a06 has a 6.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.