#A64F2A Hex Color
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#a64f2a is a muted, warm orange-brown with earthy red undertones and moderate depth. Its mellow saturation suggests comfort, resilience, and practical strength without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food, coffee, craft, autumn, or vintage branding, paired with cream or charcoal. White text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #a64f2a.
Questions about #a64f2a
What is #a64f2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a64f2a is rgb(166, 79, 42), in HSL hsl(18, 60%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 75%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a64f2a?
Pair #a64f2a with cream for a softer finish, charcoal for stronger contrast, or muted sage for an earthy palette that feels considered rather than rustic. These combinations work well in packaging, editorial layouts, and artisan branding.
Is #a64f2a readable on white or black?
#a64f2a has a 5.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.