#A1723C Hex Color
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#a1723c is a muted orange with strong brown undertones. Its low saturation gives it a mellow, leather-like character that reads warm without shouting. It works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, and it pairs nicely with deep teal for contrast. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 5.0:1, so it passes WCAG AA behind small type.
Questions about #a1723c
What is #a1723c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1723c is rgb(161, 114, 60), in HSL hsl(32, 46%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 63%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a1723c?
Deep teal gives this caramel-toned orange the strongest contrast, while navy and cream keep the palette warm and grounded. Avoid pale grays, which can wash out its muted character.
Is #a1723c readable on white or black?
#a1723c has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.