#A65D3B Hex Color
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Reach for #a65d3b when a design needs autumn warmth without shouting. This mellow orange leans terracotta, with enough gray in it to stay grounded. It works best as a supporting tone against cream or deep teal, and white text passes AA contrast on it. The hex code suits food packaging, sports branding, and Halloween palettes where pure orange feels too loud.
Questions about #a65d3b
What is #a65d3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a65d3b is rgb(166, 93, 59), in HSL hsl(19, 48%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 64%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a65d3b?
Cream, sage, and deep teal all flatter #a65d3b because their cooler or lighter values let its muted warmth stand out. Avoid pairing it with bright reds, which crowd the same warm register.
Is #a65d3b readable on white or black?
#a65d3b has a 4.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.