Color #8A6607

Color Code #8A6607

A precise look at this Brown color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

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Color preview#8A6607
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Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#8A6607
RGB
rgb(138, 102, 7)
HSL
hsl(43.51 90.34% 28.43%)
HSV
hsv(43.51 94.93% 54.12%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 26.09%, 94.93%, 45.88%
Relative luminance0.14920—1
Contrast with white5.27:1WCAG
Contrast with black3.98:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample5.27:1
AA ✓AAA ×
Readable text sample3.98:1
AA ×AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This dark Brown tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #8A6607 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #8A6607;
  background-color: #8A66071A;
  border-color: #8A6607;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #8A6607?

This color is RGB(138, 102, 7).

What is the HSL value of #8A6607?

Its value is HSL(43.51°, 90.34%, 28.43%).

Is #8A6607 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.