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#A06820 color code is #A06820. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a06820.

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#A06820 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A06820 is 0.1748. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.67:1 against white and 4.50:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A06820 on white4.67:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A06820 on black4.50:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A068204.67:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A068204.50:1AA

#A06820 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A06820?+
The hex code for #A06820 is #A06820. In RGB it's rgb(160, 104, 32), and in HSL it's hsl(34, 67%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #A06820?+
#A06820 in RGB is (160, 104, 32). Written in CSS: rgb(160, 104, 32).
What is the CMYK value of #A06820?+
#A06820 converts to CMYK(0%, 35%, 80%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A06820.
Is #a06820 a warm or cool color?+
#A06820 (#A06820) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 34° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a06820 belong to?+
#A06820 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 34°, 67%, 38% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a06820 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A06820 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.67:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a06820?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A06820 (#A06820) is 7526 C Burnt Copper Dark, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A06820 in design

Practical guidance for using #a06820 (#A06820) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A06820 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.7:1 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, #A06820 (#A06820) 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

#A06820 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 — #a06820 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

#A06820 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.