#A84F0F Hex Color

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#a84f0f is a burnt orange pulled toward brown, mellow and earthy instead of bright. Its muted saturation gives it a baked, autumnal quality that suits food packaging, craft branding, and vintage palettes. White text reads at about 5.5:1 against it, so it passes AA for body copy. Try it as an accent with cream or deep teal rather than a full background, where it can turn muddy.

Questions about #a84f0f

What is #a84f0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a84f0f is rgb(168, 79, 15), in HSL hsl(25, 84%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 91%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a84f0f?
#a84f0f pairs well with cream, teal, and olive, which bring out its warm brown undertones without muddying it. It also holds its own next to charcoal for a rustic, vintage feel.
Is #a84f0f readable on white or black?
#a84f0f has a 5.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.79:1 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.