#A9744C Color Information

Hex color code: #A9744C

A delicate orange shade, #A9744C appears as (169, 116, 76) in RGB and (26°, 38%, 48%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NamePeru

HEX

#A9744C

RGB

169, 116, 76

HSL

26°, 38%, 48%

CMYK

0%, 31%, 55%, 34%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A9744C;
background-color: #A9744C;
border-color: #A9744C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A9744C;
border: 2px solid #A9744C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A9744C]
text-[#A9744C]
border-[#A9744C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A9744C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A9744C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A9744C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A9744C; 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 #A9744C; background-color: #A9744C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A9744C20; border-left: 4px solid #A9744C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #A9744C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A9744C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

169, 116, 76

Red: 169 / Green: 116 / Blue: 76

HSL

26°, 38%, 48%

Hue: 26° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

0%, 31%, 55%, 34%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 31% / Yellow: 55% / Key: 34%

What color is #A9744C?

#A9744C is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

4C81A9

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A9744C to RGB:

rgb(169, 116, 76)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A9744C to HSL:

hsl(26, 38%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A9744C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 31%, 55%, 34%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel orange tone, #A9744C has RGB (169, 116, 76) and HSL (26°, 38%, 48%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A9744C is #4C81A9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A94C52.

Use #A9744C in CSS: color: #A9744C or background-color: #A9744C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A9744C

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.29:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9744C?

#A9744C is a pastel orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #A9744C?

#A9744C in RGB is (169, 116, 76) - 169 red, 116 green, and 76 blue.

How to use #A9744C in CSS?

Use #A9744C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A9744C?

#4C81A9 (complementary), #A94C52 (analogous), and #745034 (lighter shade) work well with #A9744C.