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#A66730 color code is #A66730. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a66730.

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#A66730 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A66730 is 0.1802. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.56:1 against white and 4.60:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A66730 on white4.56:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A66730 on black4.60:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A667304.56:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A667304.60:1AA

#A66730 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A66730?+
The hex code for #A66730 is #A66730. In RGB it's rgb(166, 103, 48), and in HSL it's hsl(28, 55%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #A66730?+
#A66730 in RGB is (166, 103, 48). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 103, 48).
What is the CMYK value of #A66730?+
#A66730 converts to CMYK(0%, 38%, 71%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A66730.
Is #a66730 a warm or cool color?+
#A66730 (#A66730) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 28° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a66730 belong to?+
#A66730 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 28°, 55%, 42% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a66730 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A66730 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.56:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a66730?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A66730 (#A66730) is 4337 C Caramel Sauce, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A66730 in design

Practical guidance for using #a66730 (#A66730) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A66730 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.6:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A66730 (#A66730) 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

#A66730 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 — #a66730 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

#A66730 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.