#A34400 Hex Color
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Rich, saturated, and warm, this deep orange tone carries the weight of autumn leaves and aged leather. The hex code for this color is #a34400. It works best as a bold accent rather than a full background, as it can feel intense at large scales. Pair it with soft cream or teal to balance its aggressive, earthy energy and avoid muddy results in complex layouts.
Questions about #a34400
What is #a34400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a34400 is rgb(163, 68, 0), in HSL hsl(25, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 100%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #a34400?
Should I use #a34400 as a background color?
Avoid using #a34400 as a full-page background because its high saturation and warmth can become overwhelming and cause eye fatigue quickly. Instead, utilize this shade as a striking accent for buttons, borders, or text highlights to draw immediate visual attention.
Is #a34400 readable on white or black?
#a34400 has a 6.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.38:1 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.