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#A1662B color code is #A1662B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a1662b.

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#A1662B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A1662B is 0.1725. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.72:1 against white and 4.45:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A1662B on white4.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A1662B on black4.45:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A1662B4.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A1662B4.45:1AA Large

#A1662B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A1662B?+
The hex code for #A1662B is #A1662B. In RGB it's rgb(161, 102, 43), and in HSL it's hsl(30, 58%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #A1662B?+
#A1662B in RGB is (161, 102, 43). Written in CSS: rgb(161, 102, 43).
What is the CMYK value of #A1662B?+
#A1662B converts to CMYK(0%, 37%, 73%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A1662B.
Is #a1662b a warm or cool color?+
#A1662B (#A1662B) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 30° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a1662b belong to?+
#A1662B belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 30°, 58%, 40% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a1662b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A1662B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.72:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a1662b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A1662B (#A1662B) is 4337 C Caramel Sauce, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A1662B in design

Practical guidance for using #a1662b (#A1662B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A1662B (#A1662B) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a1662b text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A1662B (#A1662B) 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

#A1662B 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 — #a1662b 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

#A1662B 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.