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#A36A52 color code is #A36A52. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a36a52.

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#A36A52 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A36A52 is 0.1870. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.43:1 against white and 4.74:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A36A52 on white4.43:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A36A52 on black4.74:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A36A524.43:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A36A524.74:1AA

#A36A52 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A36A52?+
The hex code for #A36A52 is #A36A52. In RGB it's rgb(163, 106, 82), and in HSL it's hsl(18, 33%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #A36A52?+
#A36A52 in RGB is (163, 106, 82). Written in CSS: rgb(163, 106, 82).
What is the CMYK value of #A36A52?+
#A36A52 converts to CMYK(0%, 35%, 50%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A36A52.
Is #a36a52 a warm or cool color?+
#A36A52 (#A36A52) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 18° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a36a52 belong to?+
#A36A52 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 18°, 33%, 48% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a36a52 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A36A52 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.43:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a36a52?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A36A52 (#A36A52) is 7606 C Mocha, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A36A52 in design

Practical guidance for using #a36a52 (#A36A52) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A36A52 (#A36A52) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A36A52 (#A36A52) 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

#A36A52 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 — #a36a52 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

#A36A52 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.