#A57B3B Hex Color
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#a57b3b is a muted, warm orange with brown and golden undertones. Its medium-dark value feels mellow yet energetic, supporting optimism, adventure, and creativity. Use it as a supporting tone in food packaging, sports graphics, construction safety, or autumn campaigns. Black text remains readable at about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #a57b3b.
Questions about #a57b3b
What is #a57b3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a57b3b is rgb(165, 123, 59), in HSL hsl(36, 47%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 64%, 35%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a57b3b?
Does #a57b3b read as a warm or cool color?
#a57b3b reads as a warm color because its orange base is supported by brown and golden undertones. Its muted, medium-dark value tempers that energy, giving designs a grounded, mellow feel rather than a bright or overly playful one.
Is #a57b3b readable on white or black?
#a57b3b has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.49:1 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.