#A84F14 Hex Color
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The hex code for this muted, earthen orange is #a84f14. It carries strong rust undertones, evoking a vintage, sturdy aesthetic without the intensity of primary orange. Because this tone is relatively dark, white text offers sufficient contrast for readability. Designers often use this shade as a supporting accent in organic branding or autumn-themed layouts to ground more vivid colors.
Questions about #a84f14
What is #a84f14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a84f14 is rgb(168, 79, 20), in HSL hsl(24, 79%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 88%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #a84f14?
Is #a84f14 considered a warm or cool color?
#a84f14 is distinctly warm, carrying strong red and yellow undertones that give it an earthy, sunset-like quality. Its muted saturation makes it feel sophisticated rather than aggressive, which is helpful when you need warmth without the intensity of a primary orange.
Is #a84f14 readable on white or black?
#a84f14 has a 5.53:1 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.