Color #A57708

Color Code #A57708

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

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Color preview#A57708
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Complete color values

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

HEX
#A57708
RGB
rgb(165, 119, 8)
HSL
hsl(42.42 90.75% 33.92%)
HSV
hsv(42.42 95.15% 64.71%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 27.88%, 95.15%, 35.29%
Relative luminance0.21210—1
Contrast with white4.01:1WCAG
Contrast with black5.24:1WCAG
Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample4.01:1
AA ×AAA ×
Readable text sample5.24:1
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 #A57708 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: #A57708;
  background-color: #A577081A;
  border-color: #A57708;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #A57708?

This color is RGB(165, 119, 8).

What is the HSL value of #A57708?

Its value is HSL(42.42°, 90.75%, 33.92%).

Is #A57708 suitable for text?

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