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#A68B59 color code is #A68B59. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a68b59.

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#A68B59 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A68B59 is 0.2729. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.25:1 against white and 6.46:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A68B59 on white3.25:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A68B59 on black6.46:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A68B593.25:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A68B596.46:1AA

#A68B59 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A68B59?+
The hex code for #A68B59 is #A68B59. In RGB it's rgb(166, 139, 89), and in HSL it's hsl(39, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #A68B59?+
#A68B59 in RGB is (166, 139, 89). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 139, 89).
What is the CMYK value of #A68B59?+
#A68B59 converts to CMYK(0%, 16%, 46%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A68B59.
Is #a68b59 a warm or cool color?+
#A68B59 (#A68B59) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 39° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a68b59 belong to?+
#A68B59 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 39°, 30%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a68b59 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A68B59 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.25:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a68b59?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A68B59 (#A68B59) is 7525 C Copper Tan, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A68B59 in design

Practical guidance for using #a68b59 (#A68B59) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A68B59 (#A68B59) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.5:1 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, #A68B59 (#A68B59) 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

#A68B59 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 — #a68b59 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

#A68B59 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 #A68B59

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a68b59 (#A68B59). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV GoldRolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold