#A1510F Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #a1510f is a muted orange-brown with earthy red and golden undertones. Its dark, grounded value suggests strength, reliability, comfort, and autumn adventure. Use the hex code #a1510f as a supporting brand tone for coffee, chocolate, craft, agriculture, or vintage packaging. White text achieves about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #a1510f
What is #a1510f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1510f is rgb(161, 81, 15), in HSL hsl(27, 83%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 91%, 37%.
Is #a1510f a warm or cool color?
#a1510f reads as warm because its orange base carries earthy red and golden undertones, while its dark, muted value adds a grounded, dependable feel suited to autumnal palettes, packaging, and supporting brand accents.
What colors pair well with #a1510f?
Pair #a1510f with cream or charcoal for a grounded neutral scheme; muted sage adds an earthy contrast, while deep navy creates a stronger, more tailored pairing for logos, packaging, and interface accents.
Is #a1510f readable on white or black?
#a1510f has a 5.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.