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#A88C6F color code is #A88C6F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a88c6f.

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#A88C6F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A88C6F is 0.2823. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.16:1 against white and 6.65:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A88C6F on white3.16:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A88C6F on black6.65:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A88C6F3.16:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A88C6F6.65:1AA

#A88C6F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A88C6F?+
The hex code for #A88C6F is #A88C6F. In RGB it's rgb(168, 140, 111), and in HSL it's hsl(31, 25%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #A88C6F?+
#A88C6F in RGB is (168, 140, 111). Written in CSS: rgb(168, 140, 111).
What is the CMYK value of #A88C6F?+
#A88C6F converts to CMYK(0%, 17%, 34%, 34%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A88C6F.
Is #a88c6f a warm or cool color?+
#A88C6F (#A88C6F) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 31° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a88c6f belong to?+
#A88C6F belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 31°, 25%, 55% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #a88c6f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A88C6F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.16:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a88c6f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A88C6F (#A88C6F) is 4223 C Agate, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A88C6F in design

Practical guidance for using #a88c6f (#A88C6F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A88C6F (#A88C6F) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A88C6F (#A88C6F) 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

#A88C6F 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 — #a88c6f 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

#A88C6F 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 #A88C6F

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #a88c6f (#A88C6F). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#B8935A · LV Gold