#A15224 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated orange carries a distinct organic warmth. #a15224 feels grounded and approachable, making it an excellent choice for autumn-themed branding or craft packaging. Because it is quite dark, the hex code #a15224 pairs well with soft creams or desaturated teals to balance its intensity. Use it as a supporting accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming a layout.
Questions about #a15224
What is #a15224 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a15224 is rgb(161, 82, 36), in HSL hsl(22, 63%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 78%, 37%.
Is #a15224 a good choice for text?
Because #a15224 is quite dark and muted, it functions well as a primary text color against light backgrounds, but it lacks the contrast needed for accessibility on dark backgrounds. Use it sparingly for accents to keep your layout readable and balanced.
What colors work well with #a15224?
Is #a15224 readable on white or black?
#a15224 has a 5.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.