#A54D2B Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, #a54d2b sits between burnt orange and rust with a clear brown undertone. It reads warm and grounded, closer to clay than fire. This hex code works best as a dominant base in autumn or craft palettes, and it flatters deep teal and cream. White text holds up on it at about 5.7:1.
Questions about #a54d2b
What is #a54d2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a54d2b is rgb(165, 77, 43), in HSL hsl(17, 59%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 74%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a54d2b?
Deep teal makes the warmth of #a54d2b pop, while cream softens it into a rustic, organic palette. Charcoal also works when you want the orange to carry the whole design.
Is #a54d2b readable on white or black?
#a54d2b has a 5.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.