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#A3770F color code is #A3770F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a3770f.

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#A3770F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A3770F is 0.2101. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.04:1 against white and 5.20:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A3770F on white4.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A3770F on black5.20:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A3770F4.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A3770F5.20:1AA

#A3770F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A3770F?+
The hex code for #A3770F is #A3770F. In RGB it's rgb(163, 119, 15), and in HSL it's hsl(42, 83%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #A3770F?+
#A3770F in RGB is (163, 119, 15). Written in CSS: rgb(163, 119, 15).
What is the CMYK value of #A3770F?+
#A3770F converts to CMYK(0%, 27%, 91%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A3770F.
Is #a3770f a warm or cool color?+
#A3770F (#A3770F) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 42° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a3770f belong to?+
#A3770F belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 42°, 83%, 35% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a3770f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A3770F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.04:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a3770f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A3770F (#A3770F) is 612 C Pantone 612 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A3770F in design

Practical guidance for using #a3770f (#A3770F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A3770F (#A3770F) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A3770F (#A3770F) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#A3770F 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 — #a3770f 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

#A3770F 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.