Color #A36708

Color Code #A36708

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

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Color preview#A36708
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Complete color values

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

HEX
#A36708
RGB
rgb(163, 103, 8)
HSL
hsl(36.77 90.64% 33.53%)
HSV
hsv(36.77 95.09% 63.92%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 36.81%, 95.09%, 36.08%
Relative luminance0.17500—1
Contrast with white4.67:1WCAG
Contrast with black4.5:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample4.67:1
AA ✓AAA ×
Readable text sample4.5:1
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 #A36708 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: #A36708;
  background-color: #A367081A;
  border-color: #A36708;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #A36708?

This color is RGB(163, 103, 8).

What is the HSL value of #A36708?

Its value is HSL(36.77°, 90.64%, 33.53%).

Is #A36708 suitable for text?

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