#A56842 Hex Color
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The hex code #a56842 identifies an unsaturated, warm orange with mellow brown undertones. Its grounded character supports optimism, creativity, and independence in food branding, sports graphics, construction safety accents, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or navy. Black text reads clearly, with about 4.7:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #a56842
What is #a56842 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a56842 is rgb(165, 104, 66), in HSL hsl(23, 43%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 60%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a56842?
Does #a56842 look warm or cool?
#a56842 reads as warm because its hue sits in the orange range; its low saturation and brown undertones soften the brightness, giving it an earthy, settled appearance rather than the sharper energy of a vivid orange.
Is #a56842 readable on white or black?
#a56842 has a 4.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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.