#A77244 Hex Color

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Somewhere between caramel and worn leather, #a77244 is a muted orange with an earthy, mellow character. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it works best as a supporting tone or small accent rather than a dominant base. Black text clears accessibility standards on this hex code. It suits autumn packaging, food branding, and youth campaigns that want warmth without loudness.

Questions about #a77244

What is #a77244 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a77244 is rgb(167, 114, 68), in HSL hsl(28, 42%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 59%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a77244?
Deep teal makes #a77244 feel richer than cream or beige would. For a softer palette, try muted sage as a supporting tone.
Is #a77244 readable on white or black?
#a77244 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.