#A43E19 Hex Color
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This burnt orange with reddish undertones carries a high level of saturation and warmth. Because it is intense, the hex code #a43e19 functions best as a striking accent rather than a full background color. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep teal or slate gray to temper its natural urgency. White text stands out clearly against this shade, making it a reliable choice for high-contrast call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #a43e19
What is #a43e19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a43e19 is rgb(164, 62, 25), in HSL hsl(16, 74%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 85%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a43e19 in a design?
#a43e19 creates a sophisticated look when balanced by cooler, desaturated tones. Try pairing this intense orange with deep teal or slate gray to temper its natural urgency while maintaining a strong visual contrast.
Is #a43e19 readable on white or black?
#a43e19 has a 6.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.