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#A77349 color code is #A77349. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a77349.

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#A77349 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A77349 is 0.2096. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.04:1 against white and 5.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A77349 on white4.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A77349 on black5.19:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A773494.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A773495.19:1AA

#A77349 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A77349?+
The hex code for #A77349 is #A77349. In RGB it's rgb(167, 115, 73), and in HSL it's hsl(27, 39%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #A77349?+
#A77349 in RGB is (167, 115, 73). Written in CSS: rgb(167, 115, 73).
What is the CMYK value of #A77349?+
#A77349 converts to CMYK(0%, 31%, 56%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A77349.
Is #a77349 a warm or cool color?+
#A77349 (#A77349) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 27° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a77349 belong to?+
#A77349 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 27°, 39%, 47% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a77349 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A77349 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.04:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a77349?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A77349 (#A77349) is 466 C Pantone 466 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A77349 in design

Practical guidance for using #a77349 (#A77349) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A77349 (#A77349) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A77349 (#A77349) 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

#A77349 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 — #a77349 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

#A77349 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 #A77349

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a77349 (#A77349). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold