#A79074 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #a79074 is an ashy orange with low saturation and a soft, earthy finish. Its restrained warmth suggests optimism, independence, and adventure without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone in food branding, autumn palettes, or youth campaigns, pairing it with dark brown or charcoal. Black text remains readable at a 6.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #a79074.
Questions about #a79074
What is #a79074 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a79074 is rgb(167, 144, 116), in HSL hsl(33, 22%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 31%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a79074?
#a79074 pairs well with charcoal and dark brown for grounded contrast, while terracotta and olive can build a warm, natural palette without overpowering its dusty orange character in brand palettes.
Does #a79074 read as warm or cool?
#a79074 reads as a warm, muted color because its orange-brown base carries restrained red and yellow warmth, though its grayness softens the effect and keeps it from feeling bright or strongly saturated.
Is #a79074 readable on white or black?
#a79074 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.88:1 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.