#A36837 Hex Color
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Muted, sun-baked orange with brown undertones. The hex code #a36837 sits at medium lightness and low saturation, so it reads earthy instead of loud. Best used as a supporting tone, it flatters deep teal and cream in autumn themes, food branding, and youth marketing. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #a36837
What is #a36837 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a36837 is rgb(163, 104, 55), in HSL hsl(27, 50%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 66%, 36%.
What text color works best on #a36837?
Black text is the safe choice. It reaches roughly 4.6:1 contrast on #a36837, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body text. White text falls short, so reserve light type for darker shades of this hue.
What colors pair well with #a36837?
Deep teal makes the warm undertones in #a36837 stand out, while cream and charcoal keep the pairing soft. Avoid placing it next to pure white, where it can look washed out.
Is #a36837 readable on white or black?
#a36837 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.