#A18359 Hex Color
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#a18359 is a muted, matte orange with dusty brown and gray undertones, giving designs a warm, grounded feel. Its low saturation suggests subtlety and calm while retaining an optimistic, adventurous edge. Use it as a supporting tone for autumn branding, food packaging, construction safety, or youth campaigns. Black text achieves about 5.9:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #a18359
What is #a18359 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a18359 is rgb(161, 131, 89), in HSL hsl(35, 29%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 45%, 37%.
Is #a18359 warm or cool?
#a18359 is warm rather than cool, with an orange base softened by dusty brown and gray undertones; its muted saturation keeps that warmth calm and earthy instead of vivid or overly energetic.
What colors pair well with #a18359?
Is #a18359 readable on white or black?
#a18359 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.