#A46C1E Hex Color
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Muted and warm, this deep orange offers a grounded alternative to brighter hues. The hex code #a46c1e works best as a secondary accent color rather than a dominant base. It pairs beautifully with dark navy or charcoal, which prevents the tone from feeling muddy. Since this color maintains a 4.7:1 contrast ratio with black, it remains readable even when used for smaller body text.
Questions about #a46c1e
What is #a46c1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a46c1e is rgb(164, 108, 30), in HSL hsl(35, 69%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 82%, 36%.
Why does #a46c1e look better as an accent color?
This hue carries a significant level of saturation and warmth that can easily overwhelm a layout if used as a dominant base. By using it as a secondary accent against neutral tones like charcoal, you highlight its earthy depth without causing visual fatigue.
Is #a46c1e readable on white or black?
#a46c1e has a 4.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.74:1 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.