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#806B47 color code is #806B47. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #806b47.

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#806B47 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #806B47 is 0.1556. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.11:1 against white and 4.11:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#806B47 on white5.11:1AA
The quick brown fox
#806B47 on black4.11:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #806B475.11:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #806B474.11:1AA Large

#806B47 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #806B47?+
The hex code for #806B47 is #806B47. In RGB it's rgb(128, 107, 71), and in HSL it's hsl(38, 29%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #806B47?+
#806B47 in RGB is (128, 107, 71). Written in CSS: rgb(128, 107, 71).
What is the CMYK value of #806B47?+
#806B47 converts to CMYK(0%, 16%, 45%, 50%) for print. Hex equivalent is #806B47.
Is #806b47 a warm or cool color?+
#806B47 (#806B47) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 38° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #806b47 belong to?+
#806B47 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 38°, 29%, 39% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #806b47 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#806B47 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.11:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #806b47?+
The nearest Pantone match for #806B47 (#806B47) is 8022 C Metallic Old Bronze, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #806B47 in design

Practical guidance for using #806b47 (#806B47) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #806B47 (#806B47) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.1:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #806b47 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #806B47 (#806B47) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#806B47 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 — #806b47 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

#806B47 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.