#A45A34 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #a45a34 blends orange with earthy brown undertones at a medium-dark lightness. Its restrained saturation feels dependable and comfortable rather than loud, making it a strong supporting tone for coffee, chocolate, artisan, autumn, and vintage branding. Pair it with deep navy or cream. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #a45a34.
Questions about #a45a34
What is #a45a34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a45a34 is rgb(164, 90, 52), in HSL hsl(20, 52%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 68%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a45a34?
Pair #a45a34 with cream for a softer, warmer palette or deep navy for stronger contrast, while muted olive and charcoal support its earthy, dependable character without overpowering the orange-brown undertone.
What mood does #a45a34 convey?
The hex color #a45a34 conveys a warm, grounded, dependable mood because its muted orange is tempered by earthy brown. It fits coffee, chocolate, artisan, autumn, and vintage-inspired visuals better than bright, energetic designs.
Is #a45a34 readable on white or black?
#a45a34 has a 5.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.