#887020 color code is #887020. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #887020.
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.
Practical guidance for using #887020 (#887020) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.
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.
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.
#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.
#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.