#A35A29 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, warm orange-brown carries a rugged, reliable energy. Because #a35a29 is quite muted, it avoids the harshness of brighter oranges, making it a stable choice for branding or autumn-themed marketing. It shines as a secondary or accent color, pairing effectively with sage greens or deep charcoal. White text remains legible against this hex code, providing enough contrast for standard body copy.
Questions about #a35a29
What is #a35a29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a35a29 is rgb(163, 90, 41), in HSL hsl(24, 60%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 75%, 36%.
What colors work best with #a35a29 in a design palette?
Is #a35a29 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #a35a29 provides sufficient contrast against white to maintain readability for standard body copy. It is dark enough to remain legible while offering a softer, more sophisticated alternative to harsh black or pure brown text.
Is #a35a29 readable on white or black?
#a35a29 has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 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.