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#A17445 color code is #A17445. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a17445.

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#A17445 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A17445 is 0.2050. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.12:1 against white and 5.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A17445 on white4.12:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A17445 on black5.10:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A174454.12:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A174455.10:1AA

#A17445 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A17445?+
The hex code for #A17445 is #A17445. In RGB it's rgb(161, 116, 69), and in HSL it's hsl(31, 40%, 45%).
What is the RGB value of #A17445?+
#A17445 in RGB is (161, 116, 69). Written in CSS: rgb(161, 116, 69).
What is the CMYK value of #A17445?+
#A17445 converts to CMYK(0%, 28%, 57%, 37%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A17445.
Is #a17445 a warm or cool color?+
#A17445 (#A17445) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 31° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a17445 belong to?+
#A17445 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 31°, 40%, 45% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a17445 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A17445 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.12:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a17445?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A17445 (#A17445) is 466 C Pantone 466 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A17445 in design

Practical guidance for using #a17445 (#A17445) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A17445 (#A17445) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.1:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A17445 (#A17445) 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

#A17445 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 — #a17445 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

#A17445 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.

Brands that use #A17445

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a17445 (#A17445). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold