#A56704 Hex Color
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#a56704 is a warm, mellow orange with low saturation and a brown-gold undertone. Its earthy depth suggests optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter orange. The hex code #a56704 suits food packaging, autumn graphics, sports accents, and construction safety details. White text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #a56704
What is #a56704 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a56704 is rgb(165, 103, 4), in HSL hsl(37, 95%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 98%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a56704?
#a56704 pairs well with charcoal, navy, cream, and muted blue-green because its brown-gold warmth gains structure from dark neutrals and contrast from restrained cool tones. Use cream for softer autumn palettes or navy for sharper sports branding.
Is #a56704 readable on white or black?
#a56704 has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.