#A0672E color
The hex color #A0672E is a moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 40.4% green and 18% blue (160, 103, 46).
Its hue angle is 30°, with 55% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 36% magenta, 71% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Eagle (#A26C36), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.69:1).
#A0672E color codes
| HEX | #A0672E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 103, 46) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 40.4%, 18%) | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 55%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(30, 71%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 36%, 71%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.73, 17.62, 40.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.73, 44.16, 66.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.842, 17.373, 4.893) | |
| Decimal | 10512174 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A0672E, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #A0672E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #A0672E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #A0672E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#796c28Protanopia
no red cones#86792fDeuteranopia
no green cones#af5a5bTritanopia
no blue cones#747474Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a0672e; }
.text { color: #a0672e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a0672e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 103 46 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a0672e, #a0a02e); }
Similar colors
#a26c36Eagle#996633Woodgrain#a56531Mai Tai#aa6d28Inca Gold#996622Olivia#985e2bChilli Con Carne#9a6840Frappé au Chocolat#b06d3bGinger Dough
Closest common color name: Copper.
Questions
- What color is #A0672E?
- #A0672E is a moderate orange, closest to the named color Eagle. It belongs to the brown family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A0672E?
- The RGB value is 160, 103, 46: 160 red, 103 green and 46 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A0672E?
- The complementary color is #2E67A0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A0672E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.47:1 and white text 4.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.