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#A05028 color code is #A05028. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a05028.

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#A05028 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A05028 is 0.1336. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.72:1 against white and 3.67:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A05028 on white5.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A05028 on black3.67:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A050285.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A050283.67:1AA Large

#A05028 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A05028?+
The hex code for #A05028 is #A05028. In RGB it's rgb(160, 80, 40), and in HSL it's hsl(20, 60%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #A05028?+
#A05028 in RGB is (160, 80, 40). Written in CSS: rgb(160, 80, 40).
What is the CMYK value of #A05028?+
#A05028 converts to CMYK(0%, 50%, 75%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A05028.
Is #a05028 a warm or cool color?+
#A05028 (#A05028) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 20° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a05028 belong to?+
#A05028 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 20°, 60%, 39% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a05028 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A05028 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.72:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a05028?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A05028 (#A05028) is 7593 C Sienna Red, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A05028 in design

Practical guidance for using #a05028 (#A05028) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A05028 (#A05028) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a05028 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A05028 (#A05028) 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

#A05028 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 — #a05028 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

#A05028 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.