#A37A35 Hex Color
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#a37a35 is a muted, warm orange color with ochre and brown undertones. Its moderate lightness gives food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and youth branding an optimistic, adventurous feel without loud saturation. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream rather than a full-page background. Black text remains readable at about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #a37a35.
Questions about #a37a35
What is #a37a35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a37a35 is rgb(163, 122, 53), in HSL hsl(38, 51%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 67%, 36%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a37a35?
#a37a35 pairs well with navy, cream, and warm neutrals because its muted ochre-brown base gains contrast without losing its grounded character. Use navy for a stronger contrast and cream for a softer, more welcoming palette.
Is #a37a35 a warm or cool color?
#a37a35 reads as a warm color because its orange base is shaped by ochre and brown undertones. Its moderate saturation keeps the warmth restrained, giving designs an optimistic, earthy feel rather than a bright or fiery appearance.
Where can #a37a35 work well in a design?
Use #a37a35 as a supporting color in food packaging, sports graphics, autumn campaigns, and youth branding, where its muted warmth adds energy without overwhelming the layout. Pair it with navy or cream instead of using it across a full-page background.
Is #a37a35 readable on white or black?
#a37a35 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.