#A35921 Hex Color
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The hex code #a35921 is a muted, warm orange-brown with moderate darkness and earthy red undertones. Its mellow saturation conveys comfort, reliability, and resilience, making it useful for coffee, chocolate, artisan goods, autumn branding, and construction safety. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dark navy; white text provides about 5.2:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #a35921
What is #a35921 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a35921 is rgb(163, 89, 33), in HSL hsl(26, 66%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 80%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a35921?
For balanced palettes, pair #a35921 with cream for softness or navy for contrast, then use it as an earthy accent in coffee, chocolate, artisan, autumn-inspired, or warm packaging projects.
Is #a35921 readable on white or black?
#a35921 has a 5.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.