#A14C26 Hex Color
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Warm and muted, the hex code #a14c26 blends earthy orange with brown depth and a mellow, grounded character. Its medium-dark value suggests comfort, resilience, and autumn warmth, while orange adds creative energy. Use it as a supporting brand tone for coffee, chocolate, artisan, agricultural, or vintage designs, paired with cream and dark navy. White text achieves about 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #a14c26
What is #a14c26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a14c26 is rgb(161, 76, 38), in HSL hsl(19, 62%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 76%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a14c26?
Cream and dark navy pair well with #a14c26, balancing its earthy orange-brown warmth with lightness and cool contrast in coffee branding, artisan packaging, agricultural designs, and vintage-inspired layouts and labels.
Does #a14c26 look warm or cool?
#a14c26 reads as a warm color because its orange base dominates the muted brown depth. Its medium-dark value adds comfort and resilience, making it suitable for grounded, autumnal, and handcrafted visual styles.
Is #a14c26 readable on white or black?
#a14c26 has a 5.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.