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#A88828 color code is #A88828. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a88828.

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#A88828 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A88828 is 0.2609. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.38:1 against white and 6.22:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A88828 on white3.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A88828 on black6.22:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A888283.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A888286.22:1AA

#A88828 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A88828?+
The hex code for #A88828 is #A88828. In RGB it's rgb(168, 136, 40), and in HSL it's hsl(45, 62%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #A88828?+
#A88828 in RGB is (168, 136, 40). Written in CSS: rgb(168, 136, 40).
What is the CMYK value of #A88828?+
#A88828 converts to CMYK(0%, 19%, 76%, 34%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A88828.
Is #a88828 a warm or cool color?+
#A88828 (#A88828) 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 #a88828 belong to?+
#A88828 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 45°, 62%, 41% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a88828 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A88828 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.38:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a88828?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A88828 (#A88828) is 617 C Pantone 617 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A88828 in design

Practical guidance for using #a88828 (#A88828) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A88828 (#A88828) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A88828 (#A88828) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow 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

#A88828 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 — #a88828 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

#A88828 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 #A88828

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a88828 (#A88828). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Rolex#AA8540 · Rolex Gold