#A35F11 Hex Color
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With its muted saturation and medium-dark value, #a35f11 is a warm orange with earthy brown undertones. The hex code suits autumn branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and construction safety accents, suggesting optimism and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #a35f11
What is #a35f11 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a35f11 is rgb(163, 95, 17), in HSL hsl(32, 81%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 90%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a35f11?
Navy, cream, and charcoal pair well with #a35f11, balancing its warm orange-brown character with cooler or lighter contrast; use cream for a softer autumn look and navy for a stronger, more adventurous palette.
Does #a35f11 work with white text?
Yes, white text on #a35f11 reaches about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio, passing WCAG AA for normal body text; verify the final rendered colors, font size, and weight because overlays or transparency can change the result.
Is #a35f11 readable on white or black?
#a35f11 has a 4.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.