#A37546 Hex Color
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Not a bright pumpkin orange, #a37546 leans caramel, with muted brown undertones and a mellow warmth. It earns its place as a supporting tone rather than a hero shade, since it can turn muddy across large surfaces. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.2:1, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with deep teal or cream for food packaging and autumn themes. The hex code #a37546 also fits casual sports and youth branding.
Questions about #a37546
What is #a37546 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a37546 is rgb(163, 117, 70), in HSL hsl(30, 40%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 57%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a37546?
Deep teal makes #a37546 feel richer than cream or beige does, since the cool contrast sharpens its warm undertones. Cream and charcoal also work for softer, earthy palettes.
Is #a37546 readable on white or black?
#a37546 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.19:1 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.