#A37500 Hex Color
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#a37500 is a dark, olive-tinged yellow with a muted, earthy feel. Its low saturation and low lightness keep it grounded, which suits rustic packaging, outdoor brands, and sale graphics. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since large fields can read muddy. Pair it with deep teal for contrast. Black text on #a37500 hits about 5.1:1, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #a37500
What is #a37500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a37500 is rgb(163, 117, 0), in HSL hsl(43, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 100%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a37500?
#a37500 pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and cream. Its muted warmth lets cooler neighbors stand out while it anchors the palette. Skip bright orange nearby, since the two muddy each other.
Is #a37500 readable on white or black?
#a37500 has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.10:1 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.