#A09072 color
The hex color #A09072 is a grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 62.7% red, 56.5% green and 44.7% blue (160, 144, 114).
Its hue angle is 39°, with 19% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 29% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Mohalla (#A79B7E), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.73:1).
#A09072 color codes
| HEX | #A09072 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(160, 144, 114) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(62.7%, 56.5%, 44.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(39, 19%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(39, 29%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 10%, 29%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.46, 1.17, 18.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.46, 18.18, 86.32) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.508, 28.636, 19.995) | |
| Decimal | 10522738 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A09072, 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 #A09072 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.73:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #A09072 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.73:1 | Pass | 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 #A09072 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#988f70Protanopia
no red cones#9c9473Deuteranopia
no green cones#a88b88Tritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a09072; }
.text { color: #a09072; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a09072; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(160 144 114 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a09072, #99a072); }
Similar colors
#a79b7eMohalla#968772Shipwreck#af9a7eIncense#9b856bTahini Brown#a3896cGramps Shoehorn#ac8f6cMorrel#b19778Cookie Crumb#a19986Nomad
Closest common color name: Stone.
Questions
- What color is #A09072?
- #A09072 is a grayish orange, closest to the named color Mohalla. It belongs to the brown family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A09072?
- The RGB value is 160, 144, 114: 160 red, 144 green and 114 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A09072?
- The complementary color is #7282A0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A09072?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.73:1 and white text 3.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.