#A44609 Hex Color
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The hex code #a44609 is warm and muted, combining a dark orange base with red-brown undertones. Its earthy weight suggests reliability and comfort, making it suitable for vintage branding, coffee packaging, artisan goods, and autumn graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or dusty blue. White text reaches about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a44609
What is #a44609 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a44609 is rgb(164, 70, 9), in HSL hsl(24, 90%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 95%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a44609?
#a44609 pairs well with cream for a soft, warm contrast, while dusty blue adds a cooler balance; charcoal creates a stronger, grounded combination for packaging, branding, and autumn-inspired layouts.
Is #a44609 a warm or cool color?
#a44609 reads as a warm color because its dark orange base and red-brown undertones lean toward fire, clay, and autumn foliage rather than cooler blue or green tones in most palettes. Its muted saturation keeps that warmth grounded instead of bright or energetic.
Is #a44609 readable on white or black?
#a44609 has a 6.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.