#A4742D Color Information

Hex color code: #A4742D

#A4742D is a muted orange color. In RGB it is (164, 116, 45), and in HSL it is (36°, 57%, 41%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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HEX

#A4742D

RGB

164, 116, 45

HSL

36°, 57%, 41%

CMYK

0%, 29%, 73%, 36%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A4742D;
background-color: #A4742D;
border-color: #A4742D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A4742D;
border: 2px solid #A4742D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A4742D]
text-[#A4742D]
border-[#A4742D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A4742D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A4742D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A4742D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A4742D; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #A4742D; background-color: #A4742D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A4742D20; border-left: 4px solid #A4742D; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #A4742D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A4742D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

164, 116, 45

Red: 164 / Green: 116 / Blue: 45

HSL

36°, 57%, 41%

Hue: 36° / Saturation: 57% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

0%, 29%, 73%, 36%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 29% / Yellow: 73% / Key: 36%

What color is #A4742D?

#A4742D is a orange-yellow hue associated with optimism and creativity.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2D5DA4

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A4742D to RGB:

rgb(164, 116, 45)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A4742D to HSL:

hsl(36, 57%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A4742D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 29%, 73%, 36%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#A4742D is a subtle orange color with RGB values of 164, 116, 45 and HSL of 36°, 57%, 41%. This orange-yellow hue evokes optimism and creativity, making it suitable for well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A4742D is #2D5DA4, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A4392D.

Use #A4742D in CSS: color: #A4742D or background-color: #A4742D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A4742D

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.11:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A4742D?

#A4742D is a subtle orange color - a orange-yellow hue that evokes optimism and creativity.

What is the RGB value of #A4742D?

#A4742D in RGB is (164, 116, 45) - 164 red, 116 green, and 45 blue.

How to use #A4742D in CSS?

Use #A4742D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A4742D?

#2D5DA4 (complementary), #A4392D (analogous), and #684A1D (lighter shade) work well with #A4742D.