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#A68868 color code is #A68868. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a68868.

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#A68868 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A68868 is 0.2671. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.31:1 against white and 6.34:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A68868 on white3.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A68868 on black6.34:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A688683.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A688686.34:1AA

#A68868 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A68868?+
The hex code for #A68868 is #A68868. In RGB it's rgb(166, 136, 104), and in HSL it's hsl(31, 26%, 53%).
What is the RGB value of #A68868?+
#A68868 in RGB is (166, 136, 104). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 136, 104).
What is the CMYK value of #A68868?+
#A68868 converts to CMYK(0%, 18%, 37%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A68868.
Is #a68868 a warm or cool color?+
#A68868 (#A68868) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 31° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a68868 belong to?+
#A68868 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 31°, 26%, 53% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a68868 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A68868 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.31:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a68868?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A68868 (#A68868) is 4223 C Agate, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A68868 in design

Practical guidance for using #a68868 (#A68868) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A68868 (#A68868) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A68868 (#A68868) 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

#A68868 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 — #a68868 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

#A68868 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.

Brands that use #A68868

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a68868 (#A68868). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold