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#806642 color code is #806642. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #806642.

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#806642 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #806642 is 0.1449. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.39:1 against white and 3.90:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#806642 on white5.39:1AA
The quick brown fox
#806642 on black3.90:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #8066425.39:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #8066423.90:1AA Large

#806642 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #806642?+
The hex code for #806642 is #806642. In RGB it's rgb(128, 102, 66), and in HSL it's hsl(35, 32%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #806642?+
#806642 in RGB is (128, 102, 66). Written in CSS: rgb(128, 102, 66).
What is the CMYK value of #806642?+
#806642 converts to CMYK(0%, 20%, 48%, 50%) for print. Hex equivalent is #806642.
Is #806642 a warm or cool color?+
#806642 (#806642) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 35° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #806642 belong to?+
#806642 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 35°, 32%, 38% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #806642 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#806642 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.39:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #806642?+
The nearest Pantone match for #806642 (#806642) is 8022 C Metallic Old Bronze, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #806642 in design

Practical guidance for using #806642 (#806642) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #806642 (#806642) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #806642 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #806642 (#806642) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if orange runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#806642 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #806642 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#806642 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.