#A4745C Hex Color
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Dusty, muted, and matte, this orange leans toward dried clay rather than citrus. #a4745c carries a soft warmth that feels calm and understated, thanks to its low saturation and mid-range lightness. It works best as a supporting tone or large background, though it can read muddy at full saturation-adjacent sizes. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast. The hex code for this shade is #a4745c.
Questions about #a4745c
What is #a4745c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4745c is rgb(164, 116, 92), in HSL hsl(20, 28%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 44%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4745c?
Deep teal and charcoal bring out the warm clay undertones in #a4745c, while cream keeps the pairing soft. Skip bright yellows, since they flatten the muted quality rather than complement it.
Is #a4745c readable on white or black?
#a4745c has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 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.