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#A88D15 color code is #A88D15. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a88d15.

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#A88D15 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A88D15 is 0.2743. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.24:1 against white and 6.49:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A88D15 on white3.24:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#A88D15 on black6.49:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #A88D153.24:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #A88D156.49:1AA

#A88D15 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A88D15?+
The hex code for #A88D15 is #A88D15. In RGB it's rgb(168, 141, 21), and in HSL it's hsl(49, 78%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #A88D15?+
#A88D15 in RGB is (168, 141, 21). Written in CSS: rgb(168, 141, 21).
What is the CMYK value of #A88D15?+
#A88D15 converts to CMYK(0%, 16%, 87%, 34%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A88D15.
Is #a88d15 a warm or cool color?+
#A88D15 (#A88D15) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 49° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a88d15 belong to?+
#A88D15 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 49°, 78%, 37% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #a88d15 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A88D15 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.24:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a88d15?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A88D15 (#A88D15) is 8017 C Metallic Aged Gold, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A88D15 in design

Practical guidance for using #a88d15 (#A88D15) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A88D15 (#A88D15) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.5:1 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, #A88D15 (#A88D15) 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

#A88D15 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 — #a88d15 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

#A88D15 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.