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#887020 color code is #887020. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #887020.

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#887020 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #887020 is 0.1693. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.79:1 against white and 4.39:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#887020 on white4.79:1AA
The quick brown fox
#887020 on black4.39:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #8870204.79:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #8870204.39:1AA Large

#887020 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #887020?+
The hex code for #887020 is #887020. In RGB it's rgb(136, 112, 32), and in HSL it's hsl(46, 62%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #887020?+
#887020 in RGB is (136, 112, 32). Written in CSS: rgb(136, 112, 32).
What is the CMYK value of #887020?+
#887020 converts to CMYK(0%, 18%, 76%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #887020.
Is #887020 a warm or cool color?+
#887020 (#887020) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 46° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #887020 belong to?+
#887020 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 46°, 62%, 33% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #887020 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#887020 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.79:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #887020?+
The nearest Pantone match for #887020 (#887020) is 618 C Pantone 618 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #887020 in design

Practical guidance for using #887020 (#887020) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #887020 (#887020) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #887020 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #887020 (#887020) 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

#887020 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 — #887020 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

#887020 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.