#A25C23 Hex Color
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#a25c23 is a burnt orange that leans brown, mellow and earthy instead of bright. Coffee packaging, autumn campaigns, and craft branding suit its muted warmth. Use the hex code #a25c23 as a supporting tone or accent, since large fills can turn muddy. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #a25c23
What is #a25c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a25c23 is rgb(162, 92, 35), in HSL hsl(27, 64%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 78%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a25c23?
#a25c23 pairs well with teal, navy, and cream. Its low saturation keeps those combinations grounded, so it works best as a supporting tone behind brighter accents rather than competing with them.
Is #a25c23 readable on white or black?
#a25c23 has a 5.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.