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#A06038 color code is #A06038. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a06038.

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#A06038 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A06038 is 0.1612. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.97:1 against white and 4.22:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A06038 on white4.97:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A06038 on black4.22:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A060384.97:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A060384.22:1AA Large

#A06038 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A06038?+
The hex code for #A06038 is #A06038. In RGB it's rgb(160, 96, 56), and in HSL it's hsl(23, 48%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #A06038?+
#A06038 in RGB is (160, 96, 56). Written in CSS: rgb(160, 96, 56).
What is the CMYK value of #A06038?+
#A06038 converts to CMYK(0%, 40%, 65%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A06038.
Is #a06038 a warm or cool color?+
#A06038 (#A06038) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 23° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a06038 belong to?+
#A06038 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 23°, 48%, 42% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a06038 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A06038 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.97:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a06038?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A06038 (#A06038) is 7517 C Russet Brown, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A06038 in design

Practical guidance for using #a06038 (#A06038) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A06038 (#A06038) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a06038 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A06038 (#A06038) 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

#A06038 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 — #a06038 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

#A06038 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.