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#86742D color code is #86742D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #86742d.

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#86742D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #86742D is 0.1775. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.62:1 against white and 4.55:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#86742D on white4.62:1AA
The quick brown fox
#86742D on black4.55:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #86742D4.62:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #86742D4.55:1AA

#86742D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #86742D?+
The hex code for #86742D is #86742D. In RGB it's rgb(134, 116, 45), and in HSL it's hsl(48, 50%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #86742D?+
#86742D in RGB is (134, 116, 45). Written in CSS: rgb(134, 116, 45).
What is the CMYK value of #86742D?+
#86742D converts to CMYK(0%, 13%, 66%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #86742D.
Is #86742d a warm or cool color?+
#86742D (#86742D) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 48° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #86742d belong to?+
#86742D belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 48°, 50%, 35% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #86742d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#86742D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.62:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #86742d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #86742D (#86742D) is 871 Gold 871, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #86742D in design

Practical guidance for using #86742d (#86742D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#86742D is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.5:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #86742D (#86742D) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow 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

#86742D 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 — #86742d 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

#86742D 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.