#AA4203 Hex Color

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The hex code #aa4203 is a dark, warm orange with mellow brown undertones and fairly strong saturation. Its earthy intensity suggests comfort, resilience, and handmade quality, fitting autumn packaging, coffee, chocolate, craft goods, agriculture, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent with cream and navy. White text provides about 6.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA.

Questions about #aa4203

What is #aa4203 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa4203 is rgb(170, 66, 3), in HSL hsl(23, 97%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 98%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #aa4203?
Cream, navy, and muted olive pair well with #aa4203, balancing its dark, earthy warmth with lighter contrast and restrained color for autumn packaging, coffee brands, craft goods, and vintage-inspired design.
Does #aa4203 work with white text?
#aa4203 supports white text at about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal-sized text and making it a practical dark accent or background in many interface and branding contexts.
What mood does #aa4203 create?
#aa4203 feels warm, earthy, and resilient, with brown undertones that suggest comfort and handmade quality; it works especially well for autumn campaigns, coffee or chocolate packaging, agriculture, and craft-focused branding where a grounded accent suits the message.
Is #aa4203 readable on white or black?
#aa4203 has a 6.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 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.