#A64B1C Hex Color
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Neither a bright orange nor a flat brown, #a64b1c reads as muted rust with a clay undertone. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it holds up as a dominant base for coffee, craft, or autumn branding. White text hits about 5.8:1 contrast on this hex code, enough for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #a64b1c
What is #a64b1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a64b1c is rgb(166, 75, 28), in HSL hsl(20, 71%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 83%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a64b1c?
Muted rust like #a64b1c pairs best with sage, cream, and deep teal, which cool down its warmth without clashing. Avoid soft grays and pale yellows, as they make it read muddy.
Is #a64b1c readable on white or black?
#a64b1c has a 5.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.64:1 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.