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#8A4500 Color — #8A4500

Complete color reference for #8A4500: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8A4500
RGBrgb(138, 69, 0)
HSLhsl(30, 100%, 27%)
HSVhsv(30, 100%, 54%)
CMYKC:0% M:50% Y:100% K:46%
CSS Color#8A4500
Decimal9061632
Luminance0.0966

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8A4500 on White
Ratio: 7.16:1 — AAA
#8A4500 on Black
Ratio: 2.93:1 — Fail
White on #8A4500
Ratio: 7.16:1 — AAA
Black on #8A4500
Ratio: 2.93:1 — Fail

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F6F2
100#EDE3D9
200#DCC7B3
300#CAAB8C
400#B38659
500#8A4500
600#6E3700
700#532900
800#371C00
900#231100

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #8A4500?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(138, 69, 0). The red channel is 138, green is 69, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #8A4500?

The HSL value is hsl(30, 100%, 27%). Hue is 30°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 27%.

Does #8A4500 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8A4500 achieves a 7.16:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.93:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8A4500?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8A4500 is #00458A.