#A56743 Hex Color
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The hex code #a56743 is a muted, warm orange with brown undertones and mellow saturation. It brings an independent, adventurous feel to food packaging, sports graphics, autumn palettes, and Halloween designs. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #a56743
What is #a56743 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a56743 is rgb(165, 103, 67), in HSL hsl(22, 42%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 59%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a56743?
Navy and cream pair well with #a56743, balancing its warm brown undertones with cool depth and light contrast. Use #a56743 as an accent rather than a full background to keep the palette grounded without feeling heavy.
Does #a56743 work with black text?
Black text provides about a 4.6:1 contrast ratio on #a56743, which clears the 4.5:1 threshold commonly used for normal-sized text. Confirm the final font size, weight, and accessibility target before publishing.
Is #a56743 warm or cool?
#a56743 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by brown undertones and mellow saturation. That grounded warmth suits autumn accents, food packaging, sports graphics, and Halloween designs better than cool, airy layouts.
Is #a56743 readable on white or black?
#a56743 has a 4.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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.