#A87000 Hex Color
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A muted, warm orange with earthy yellow-brown undertones, #a87000 feels mellow while retaining optimism and adventure. The hex code #a87000 works well as a supporting tone in food, sports, construction safety, and autumn branding. Use it with black text for about 5.0:1 contrast, or pair it with dark navy for stronger definition.
Questions about #a87000
What is #a87000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a87000 is rgb(168, 112, 0), in HSL hsl(40, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 100%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a87000?
Is #a87000 a warm or cool color?
#a87000 reads as warm because its orange base is shaped by yellow and brown undertones, giving it a mellow, earthy, optimistic mood that suits autumn themes, food visuals, and rugged outdoor or sports accents.
Does #a87000 work with black text?
Yes, black text on #a87000 reaches about a 5:1 contrast ratio, which can support WCAG AA for normal text and makes it practical for many readable interface and branding uses. Check the exact font size and weight before finalizing.
Is #a87000 readable on white or black?
#a87000 has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.