#A7481E Hex Color
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#a7481e is a warm, mellow orange-brown with restrained saturation and enough depth to feel grounded rather than bright. Its earthy undertones suggest comfort, resilience, and autumn character, making it useful for coffee, chocolate, craft, agriculture, and vintage branding. Use the hex code #a7481e as a supporting tone or accent. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a7481e
What is #a7481e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7481e is rgb(167, 72, 30), in HSL hsl(18, 70%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 82%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a7481e?
Is #a7481e warm or cool?
#a7481e reads warm because its orange base carries a muted red undertone, while its lower saturation keeps the effect mellow rather than fiery in palettes built around warm neutrals and natural materials. Large dark areas can feel heavy without lighter space nearby.
Is #a7481e readable on white or black?
#a7481e has a 5.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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.