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#A09880 color code is #A09880. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a09880.

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#A09880 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A09880 is 0.3149. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.88:1 against white and 7.30:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A09880 on white2.88:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A09880 on black7.30:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A098802.88:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A098807.30:1AAA

#A09880 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A09880?+
The hex code for #A09880 is #A09880. In RGB it's rgb(160, 152, 128), and in HSL it's hsl(45, 14%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #A09880?+
#A09880 in RGB is (160, 152, 128). Written in CSS: rgb(160, 152, 128).
What is the CMYK value of #A09880?+
#A09880 converts to CMYK(0%, 5%, 20%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A09880.
Is #a09880 a warm or cool color?+
#A09880 (#A09880) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 45° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a09880 belong to?+
#A09880 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 45°, 14%, 56% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a09880 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A09880 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.88:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a09880?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A09880 (#A09880) is 7536 C Khaki Gray, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A09880 in design

Practical guidance for using #a09880 (#A09880) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A09880 (#A09880) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A09880 (#A09880) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#A09880 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 — #a09880 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

#A09880 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.