#A37755 Hex Color
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Dusty, muted orange with a clear brown undertone. #a37755 reads matte and warm, closer to tan than pumpkin, and its low saturation keeps things mellow. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast. Best used as a supporting tone or background in autumn palettes, where it flatters deep teal better than the usual cream.
Questions about #a37755
What is #a37755 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a37755 is rgb(163, 119, 85), in HSL hsl(26, 31%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 48%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a37755?
Deep teal makes #a37755 look richer than the usual cream pairing, since cool blues balance its warm brown undertone. Charcoal and off-white also work for a quieter palette.
Is #a37755 readable on white or black?
#a37755 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.