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#A86818 color code is #A86818. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a86818.

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#A86818 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A86818 is 0.1829. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.51:1 against white and 4.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A86818 on white4.51:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A86818 on black4.66:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A868184.51:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A868184.66:1AA

#A86818 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A86818?+
The hex code for #A86818 is #A86818. In RGB it's rgb(168, 104, 24), and in HSL it's hsl(33, 75%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #A86818?+
#A86818 in RGB is (168, 104, 24). Written in CSS: rgb(168, 104, 24).
What is the CMYK value of #A86818?+
#A86818 converts to CMYK(0%, 38%, 86%, 34%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A86818.
Is #a86818 a warm or cool color?+
#A86818 (#A86818) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 33° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a86818 belong to?+
#A86818 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 33°, 75%, 38% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a86818 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A86818 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.51:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a86818?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A86818 (#A86818) is 722 C Pantone 722 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A86818 in design

Practical guidance for using #a86818 (#A86818) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A86818 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.5:1 vs white, 4.7:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A86818 (#A86818) 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

#A86818 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 — #a86818 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

#A86818 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.