#A14012 Hex Color
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#a14012 is a dark, muted brown with warm red-orange undertones and low saturation. Its serious, grounded mood suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dusty blue, since large areas can feel heavy. The hex code #a14012 supports clear white text at about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a14012
What is #a14012 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a14012 is rgb(161, 64, 18), in HSL hsl(19, 80%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 89%, 37%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #a14012 read as warm or cool?
#a14012 reads as a warm color because its brown base carries noticeable red-orange undertones, creating a serious, grounded mood for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage-inspired visual design projects. Its depth can feel heavy across large surfaces, so lighter surrounding tones help.
What colors pair well with #a14012?
#a14012 pairs well with cream for softer contrast, dusty blue for balance, and muted neutrals for a restrained palette that keeps its red-orange warmth from feeling too heavy on screen. Use lighter tones around it when you want a more approachable result.
Is #a14012 readable on white or black?
#a14012 has a 6.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 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.