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#A87F00 color code is #A87F00. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a87f00.

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#A87F00 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A87F00 is 0.2350. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.68:1 against white and 5.70:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A87F00 on white3.68:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A87F00 on black5.70:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A87F003.68:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A87F005.70:1AA

#A87F00 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A87F00?+
The hex code for #A87F00 is #A87F00. In RGB it's rgb(168, 127, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(45, 100%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #A87F00?+
#A87F00 in RGB is (168, 127, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(168, 127, 0).
What is the CMYK value of #A87F00?+
#A87F00 converts to CMYK(0%, 24%, 100%, 34%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A87F00.
Is #a87f00 a warm or cool color?+
#A87F00 (#A87F00) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 45° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a87f00 belong to?+
#A87F00 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 45°, 100%, 33% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a87f00 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A87F00 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.68:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a87f00?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A87F00 (#A87F00) is 125 C Pantone 125 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A87F00 in design

Practical guidance for using #a87f00 (#A87F00) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A87F00 (#A87F00) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A87F00 (#A87F00) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. 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

#A87F00 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 — #a87f00 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

#A87F00 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.