#A06743 Hex Color
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#a06743 is a muted, earthy orange with strong terracotta undertones. This mellow shade avoids the harshness of neon, making it a reliable choice for autumn branding or casual youth-focused designs. It functions best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. Because it offers a 4.7:1 contrast ratio against white text, the hex code #a06743 remains accessible and readable even when used for smaller body text.
Questions about #a06743
What is #a06743 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a06743 is rgb(160, 103, 67), in HSL hsl(23, 41%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 58%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a06743 for a balanced palette?
Is #a06743 a good choice for text on websites?
With a 4.7:1 contrast ratio against white, #a06743 meets standard accessibility guidelines for readability, making it a reliable choice for small body text. It offers enough saturation to remain legible while providing a softer, more inviting alternative to harsh black or dark gray text.
Is #a06743 readable on white or black?
#a06743 has a 4.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.51:1 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.