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#82573E color code is #82573E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #82573e.

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#82573E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #82573E is 0.1191. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.21:1 against white and 3.38:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#82573E on white6.21:1AA
The quick brown fox
#82573E on black3.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #82573E6.21:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #82573E3.38:1AA Large

#82573E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #82573E?+
The hex code for #82573E is #82573E. In RGB it's rgb(130, 87, 62), and in HSL it's hsl(22, 35%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #82573E?+
#82573E in RGB is (130, 87, 62). Written in CSS: rgb(130, 87, 62).
What is the CMYK value of #82573E?+
#82573E converts to CMYK(0%, 33%, 52%, 49%) for print. Hex equivalent is #82573E.
Is #82573e a warm or cool color?+
#82573E (#82573E) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 22° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #82573e belong to?+
#82573E belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 22°, 35%, 38% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #82573e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#82573E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.21:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #82573e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #82573E (#82573E) is 4122 C Timber, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #82573E in design

Practical guidance for using #82573e (#82573E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #82573E (#82573E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #82573e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #82573E (#82573E) 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

#82573E 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 — #82573e 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

#82573E 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.