#A3817F Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #a3817f is a soft reddish tone with ashy gray undertones and a matte, understated finish. Its low saturation brings calm and restraint, while the red base adds warmth and energy. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for branding, romance, or food packaging, pairing it with charcoal. Black text remains readable at about 6:1 contrast.
Questions about #a3817f
What is #a3817f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3817f is rgb(163, 129, 127), in HSL hsl(3, 16%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 22%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a3817f?
Does #a3817f read as warm or cool?
#a3817f reads as warm but restrained because its red base adds gentle heat, while low saturation and ashy gray undertones keep the color from feeling bright, orange, or overly intense.
Is #a3817f readable on white or black?
#a3817f has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.