#A4764C Hex Color
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This muted, golden orange carries a mellow, earthy warmth. Because of its desaturated character, the hex code #a4764c works best as a supporting tone in autumn-inspired palettes rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep forest greens or dark charcoal. With a 5.3:1 contrast ratio, black text remains perfectly legible over this color for accessible typography.
Questions about #a4764c
What is #a4764c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4764c is rgb(164, 118, 76), in HSL hsl(29, 37%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 54%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a4764c in a design scheme?
#a4764c works best when balanced against deep, cool neutrals like charcoal or dark forest green. These complementary tones ground the golden orange, preventing it from feeling washed out while creating a sophisticated, balanced palette for autumn-themed web or print projects.
Is #a4764c readable on white or black?
#a4764c has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.