#A3842D Hex Color
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This muted gold functions as a stable, earthy neutral rather than a vivid highlight. #a3842d feels grounded and approachable, making it an excellent choice for organic branding or outdoor-focused UI elements. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate blue to prevent it from looking muddy. Since it offers strong contrast with black text, it works reliably for legibility in small type.
Questions about #a3842d
What is #a3842d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3842d is rgb(163, 132, 45), in HSL hsl(44, 57%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 72%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #a3842d?
This muted gold pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or dark slate blue to maintain visual balance. These cooler, darker tones ground the warmth of the gold, preventing it from appearing muddy or washed out in a design.
Is #a3842d suitable for UI text?
Yes, #a3842d offers sufficient contrast against clean white or light backgrounds, making it reliable for smaller text. Its inherent depth provides better readability than brighter, more vibrant gold hues that often struggle with accessibility standards.
Is #a3842d readable on white or black?
#a3842d has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.