#A36E4A Hex Color
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Muted and mid-tone, #a36e4a reads as a soft burnt orange with tan undertones. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a loud accent. Try it with cream for packaging or against deep teal for contrast. Black text passes AA on this hex code, so buttons and labels stay readable.
Questions about #a36e4a
What is #a36e4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a36e4a is rgb(163, 110, 74), in HSL hsl(24, 38%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 55%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a36e4a?
Deep teal makes this orange feel richer than pairing it with cream or beige. For a softer scheme, try sage or off-white with charcoal type.
Is #a36e4a a good background for text?
Yes for black text. Black on #a36e4a gives about 4.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. White text falls short, so avoid it for small type.
Is #a36e4a readable on white or black?
#a36e4a has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.88:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.