#A64F03 Hex Color
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#a64f03 is a warm, muted orange with earthy brown undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its grounded character suggests comfort, resilience, and autumn warmth, fitting coffee, chocolate, craft, agriculture, and vintage branding. Use it as a strong supporting tone with cream or dusty blue; white text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #a64f03.
Questions about #a64f03
What is #a64f03 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a64f03 is rgb(166, 79, 3), in HSL hsl(28, 96%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 98%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a64f03?
The #a64f03 hex color pairs well with cream, dusty blue, charcoal, and muted neutrals because these lighter or cooler partners soften its medium-dark warmth while preserving a grounded, welcoming feel in layouts, packaging, and brand palettes.
Does #a64f03 look warm or cool?
The #a64f03 hex color reads as warm and grounded because its orange base is softened by brown undertones, giving it a muted depth that feels more earthy and settled than bright or tropical orange. It suits comfort-focused and autumn-inspired designs.
Is #a64f03 readable on white or black?
#a64f03 has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.