#A0743C Hex Color
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A muted, mid-weight orange with clear brown undertones, #a0743c reads like caramel or dried leather. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. It flatters deep teal and navy, and fits naturally into autumn, food, and outdoor branding. Black text passes AA on this hex code at roughly 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #a0743c
What is #a0743c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0743c is rgb(160, 116, 60), in HSL hsl(34, 45%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 62%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a0743c?
Deep teal, navy, and cream balance #a0743c well. Its muted warmth also sits comfortably beside olive and charcoal in earthy palettes. Avoid bright reds, which clash with its brown undertones.
Is #a0743c readable on white or black?
#a0743c has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.