#A3560F Hex Color

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This warm, muted brown evokes a grounded, organic feel often found in vintage branding and artisan products. Because of its medium saturation, #a3560f works well as an accent rather than a dominant base, which can quickly feel heavy. Pair it with soft cream or teal to balance its intensity. The hex code for this autumn-inspired tone is #a3560f, which offers enough contrast for legible white text overlays.

Questions about #a3560f

What is #a3560f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3560f is rgb(163, 86, 15), in HSL hsl(29, 83%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 91%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a3560f for a balanced design?
Use #a3560f alongside cream or sage to ground its intensity and create a sophisticated, natural look. For a higher contrast approach, pairing it with deep navy provides a professional balance that highlights the warmth of the brown.
Is #a3560f readable on white or black?
#a3560f has a 5.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.