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#82591C color code is #82591C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #82591c.

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#82591C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #82591C is 0.1197. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.19:1 against white and 3.39:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#82591C on white6.19:1AA
The quick brown fox
#82591C on black3.39:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #82591C6.19:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #82591C3.39:1AA Large

#82591C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #82591C?+
The hex code for #82591C is #82591C. In RGB it's rgb(130, 89, 28), and in HSL it's hsl(36, 65%, 31%).
What is the RGB value of #82591C?+
#82591C in RGB is (130, 89, 28). Written in CSS: rgb(130, 89, 28).
What is the CMYK value of #82591C?+
#82591C converts to CMYK(0%, 32%, 78%, 49%) for print. Hex equivalent is #82591C.
Is #82591c a warm or cool color?+
#82591C (#82591C) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 36° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #82591c belong to?+
#82591C belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 36°, 65%, 31% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #82591c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#82591C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.19:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #82591c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #82591C (#82591C) is 3054 C Dark Amber, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #82591C in design

Practical guidance for using #82591c (#82591C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #82591C (#82591C) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #82591c text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #82591C (#82591C) 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

#82591C 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 — #82591c 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

#82591C 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.