#A56132 Hex Color
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#a56132 is a warm, unsaturated orange with muted brown undertones and a mellow, grounded feel. Its moderate darkness supports optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter oranges. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for food packaging, autumn campaigns, or sports accents. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a56132
What is #a56132 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a56132 is rgb(165, 97, 50), in HSL hsl(25, 53%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 70%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a56132?
#a56132 pairs well with cream, charcoal, muted teal, and dusty blue, which balance its warm brown undertone without making the palette feel harsh or overly rustic in branding, packaging, editorial layouts, and seasonal campaign graphics. Use brighter accents sparingly.
Is #a56132 readable on white or black?
#a56132 has a 4.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.35:1 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.