#A24E2C Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #a24e2c is a moderately dark, muted orange-brown with earthy red undertones. Its subdued saturation suggests reliability and comfort, while its depth adds energy without feeling loud. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for coffee, chocolate, artisan, autumn, or vintage branding. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast for accessible readability.
Questions about #a24e2c
What is #a24e2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a24e2c is rgb(162, 78, 44), in HSL hsl(17, 57%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 73%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a24e2c?
Is #a24e2c a warm or cool color?
#a24e2c reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by earthy red-brown undertones, giving it a mellow, dependable presence rather than the brightness of a vivid orange.
Is #a24e2c readable on white or black?
#a24e2c has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.