#A46E3A Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, this orange leans toward caramel with clear brown undertones. The hex code #a46e3a reads mellow rather than loud, which suits autumn palettes, food packaging, and sports branding. It works best as a supporting tone, since full-scale use can turn muddy. Pair it with deep teal for contrast. Black text passes WCAG AA on top of it.
Questions about #a46e3a
What is #a46e3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a46e3a is rgb(164, 110, 58), in HSL hsl(29, 48%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 65%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a46e3a?
Deep teal, navy, and cream all flatter #a46e3a. The muted orange warms up cool blues, while cream keeps it from reading muddy. Try it as a 30% supporting tone rather than the dominant color.
Is #a46e3a readable on white or black?
#a46e3a has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.