#A45A24 Hex Color
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A muted, earthy orange, #a45a24 feels like aged leather or dried clay. This unsaturated tone works best as a supporting accent, where its warmth adds reliability to a composition. It offers 5.2:1 contrast against white text, making it a safe choice for readable typography. As a hex code, #a45a24 is useful for artisan brands needing an organic, retro look that avoids being overly vivid.
Questions about #a45a24
What is #a45a24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a45a24 is rgb(164, 90, 36), in HSL hsl(25, 64%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 78%, 36%.
What kind of color palette works best with #a45a24?
Pair #a45a24 with cream or soft beige for a balanced, grounded look that highlights its organic nature. It also creates a high-contrast, professional aesthetic when set against deep charcoal or dark navy tones.
Is #a45a24 readable on white or black?
#a45a24 has a 5.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.