#A64200 Hex Color
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This saturated burnt orange leans into deep terracotta tones, offering a robust and earthy warmth. It functions best as an accent color in branding or packaging, as it can overwhelm large layouts. Pair #a64200 with soft creams or desaturated teals to balance its intensity. For accessibility, white text provides excellent readability against this hex code, ensuring vital information remains clear and legible.
Questions about #a64200
What is #a64200 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a64200 is rgb(166, 66, 0), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 100%, 35%.
How can I balance the intensity of #a64200 in a design layout?
#a64200 is a highly saturated, robust shade that can easily overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background. Pair it with soft creams or desaturated teals to ground its intensity while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic.
Is #a64200 readable on white or black?
#a64200 has a 6.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.