Color #A37443 Color / Colour Code #A37443
This page shows the hex color code for color #a37443 (#A37443). The colour is a orange tone with 42% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #A37443 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#A37443 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 1, 31, and 61 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 31, 151, and 271 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #A37443
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 31 and saturation at 42%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 31 to 76 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 31 with its complement at 211 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #A37443
Lightness variations at hue 31 and 42% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #A37443
Design Use Cases for #A37443
Balanced UI Color
At 42% saturation, #A37443 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Primary Interface Color
At 45% lightness, #A37443 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#A37443 sits in the orange range (hue 31). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #A37443 (hue 31) to its complement at hue 211. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 61. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a37443, #4371a3);
CSS Code for #A37443
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About Color #A37443 (#A37443)
#A37443 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 163 red, 116 green, and 67 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 31 degrees with 42% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #A37443 is 124/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 29% magenta, 59% yellow, and 36% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #A37443 against white is 4.09:1 and against black is 5.14:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 5.14:1.
The complementary colour #4371A3 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #A37443. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A34443 and #A1A343, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #A37443?
- #A37443 is Color #A37443, a orange color (colour) with RGB(163, 116, 67), HSL(31, 42%, 45%), and CMYK(0%, 29%, 59%, 36%). Its perceived brightness is 124/255.
- Is #A37443 accessible for text?
- Against white, #A37443 has a contrast ratio of 4.09:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 5.14:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #A37443?
- The complementary colour is #4371A3 (hue 211). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A34443 and #A1A343. The triadic palette adds #43A374 and #7443A3 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #A37443 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #a37443; or rgb(163, 116, 67); or hsl(31, 42%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 31 42% 45%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.