#A37F70 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #a37f70 is a warm orange with dusty brown and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a mellow, understated mood for autumn backgrounds, food and beverage branding, or supporting UI elements. Use the hex code as a secondary tone beside charcoal since it can feel muddy when used across large areas.
Questions about #a37f70
What is #a37f70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a37f70 is rgb(163, 127, 112), in HSL hsl(18, 22%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 31%, 36%.
Does #a37f70 work as a background color?
#a37f70 works best as a supporting background or broad accent when paired with dark text and enough spacing, especially in autumn, food, or hospitality layouts where its muted warmth can carry a quiet visual base. Black text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast on it, while white text is less suitable for small type.
What colors pair well with #a37f70?
#a37f70 pairs well with charcoal for text, cream for breathing room, and restrained sage for a natural counterpoint, creating a warm palette that stays controlled across packaging, editorial layouts, and understated brand systems.
Is #a37f70 readable on white or black?
#a37f70 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.