#A16408 Hex Color

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#a16408 is a muted, warm orange with earthy brown and golden undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests optimism and adventure without the intensity of brighter oranges. Use the hex code #a16408 as a supporting tone for food packaging, autumn branding, or sports graphics, with white text for readable contrast in compact labels and signage.

Questions about #a16408

What is #a16408 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a16408 is rgb(161, 100, 8), in HSL hsl(36, 91%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 95%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a16408?
#a16408 pairs well with charcoal or navy, while cream or muted sage can soften the palette. These combinations balance its golden warmth and earthy brown undertones for packaging, autumn themes, and outdoor or sports graphics.
Is #a16408 readable on white or black?
#a16408 has a 4.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.34:1 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.