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#A64B17 color code is #A64B17. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a64b17.

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#A64B17 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A64B17 is 0.1320. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.77:1 against white and 3.64:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A64B17 on white5.77:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A64B17 on black3.64:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A64B175.77:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A64B173.64:1AA Large

#A64B17 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A64B17?+
The hex code for #A64B17 is #A64B17. In RGB it's rgb(166, 75, 23), and in HSL it's hsl(22, 76%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #A64B17?+
#A64B17 in RGB is (166, 75, 23). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 75, 23).
What is the CMYK value of #A64B17?+
#A64B17 converts to CMYK(0%, 55%, 86%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A64B17.
Is #a64b17 a warm or cool color?+
#A64B17 (#A64B17) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 22° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a64b17 belong to?+
#A64B17 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 22°, 76%, 37% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a64b17 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A64B17 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.77:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a64b17?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A64B17 (#A64B17) is 160 C Pantone 160 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A64B17 in design

Practical guidance for using #a64b17 (#A64B17) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A64B17 (#A64B17) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a64b17 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A64B17 (#A64B17) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. 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

#A64B17 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 — #a64b17 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

#A64B17 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.