#A74015 Hex Color
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#a74015 is a fairly saturated, dark red-orange with mellow brown undertones and a warm, grounded presence. Its energy suits food, autumn, sports, safety, and artisan branding, while its earthy depth adds reliability. Use it as a strong accent or supporting tone with cream and muted teal. White text reads clearly over the hex code #a74015, with about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #a74015
What is #a74015 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a74015 is rgb(167, 64, 21), in HSL hsl(18, 78%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 87%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a74015?
Cream and muted teal pair well with #a74015, balancing its warm, earthy red-orange character with lightness and cool contrast. Use cream for a softer base, while muted teal creates a distinctive complementary relationship.
Is #a74015 warm or cool?
#a74015 reads as a warm color because its red-orange base outweighs its subdued brown undertones. It feels grounded yet energetic, which suits autumn-inspired visuals, food-related design, sports accents, and artisan branding.
Is #a74015 readable on white or black?
#a74015 has a 6.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.38:1 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.