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#A47764 color code is #A47764. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a47764.

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#A47764 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A47764 is 0.2201. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.89:1 against white and 5.40:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A47764 on white3.89:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A47764 on black5.40:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A477643.89:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A477645.40:1AA

#A47764 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A47764?+
The hex code for #A47764 is #A47764. In RGB it's rgb(164, 119, 100), and in HSL it's hsl(18, 26%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #A47764?+
#A47764 in RGB is (164, 119, 100). Written in CSS: rgb(164, 119, 100).
What is the CMYK value of #A47764?+
#A47764 converts to CMYK(0%, 27%, 39%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A47764.
Is #a47764 a warm or cool color?+
#A47764 (#A47764) 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 #a47764 belong to?+
#A47764 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 18°, 26%, 52% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a47764 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A47764 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.89:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a47764?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A47764 (#A47764) is 17-1230 Mocha Mousse, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A47764 in design

Practical guidance for using #a47764 (#A47764) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A47764 (#A47764) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.4:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A47764 (#A47764) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. 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

#A47764 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 — #a47764 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

#A47764 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.