#A57638 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #a57638 is an earthy orange with brown and golden undertones. Its mellow saturation suggests optimism and adventure without the sharp energy of brighter oranges. Use the hex code #a57638 as a supporting tone for autumn packaging, sports graphics, or construction safety accents. Black text remains readable at body sizes, making it practical for labeled designs.
Questions about #a57638
What is #a57638 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a57638 is rgb(165, 118, 56), in HSL hsl(34, 49%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 66%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a57638?
Does #a57638 work with black or white text?
Black text is the safer choice on #a57638: it provides about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio, while white reaches only about 4.0:1 and falls below the usual 4.5:1 threshold for normal-sized body text.
Is #a57638 readable on white or black?
#a57638 has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.