What color is #A0691C?

#A0691C is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(160, 105, 28), and in HSL hsl(35, 70%, 37%).

Is #A0691C accessible as text?

On white, #A0691C has a contrast ratio of 4.63:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.53:1 (passes). For text placed on #A0691C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A0691C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #A0691C?

#A0691C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1C53A0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A0691C below.

Is #A0691C good for buttons?

#A0691C works for buttons; white text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #A0691C the same as CSS sienna?

No — #A0691C is not the CSS named color sienna, but sienna (#A0522D) is the closest CSS named color.

#A0691C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A0691C

Not just a swatch — here's how #A0691C works with other colors. Named schemes with #A0691C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A0691C Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Ginger as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A0691C Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #EFE3D0 Accent #919867 Secondary #3B3833

Ginger anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #A0691C Secondary #794B23 Surface #E8DAC0 Accent #40503C Anchor #5B222A

Ginger plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #A0691C Surface #F2E7D6 Anchor #602032 Accent #E6C2BF Secondary #332B2D

Ginger sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #A0691C Secondary #B19D87 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Ginger is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Ginger carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A0691C actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 81/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 46/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 44/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 84/100

Very high

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 51/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 95/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 25/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE2CF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A0951C — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #A0691C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A0691C;
  --color-base-rgb: 160 105 28;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(56.7% 0.112 69.8);
  --color-50: #FDF8F1;
  --color-100: #FAEDDB;
  --color-200: #F3DBBA;
  --color-300: #E5BF8A;
  --color-400: #D3A35F;
  --color-500: #B8853D;
  --color-600: #8C6835;
  --color-700: #644C2B;
  --color-800: #413320;
  --color-900: #282015;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  ginger: {
    50: '#FDF8F1',
    100: '#FAEDDB',
    200: '#F3DBBA',
    300: '#E5BF8A',
    400: '#D3A35F',
    500: '#B8853D',
    600: '#8C6835',
    700: '#644C2B',
    800: '#413320',
    900: '#282015',
  },
}

$base: #A0691C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF8F1;
$base-100: #FAEDDB;
$base-200: #F3DBBA;
$base-300: #E5BF8A;
$base-400: #D3A35F;
$base-500: #B8853D;
$base-600: #8C6835;
$base-700: #644C2B;
$base-800: #413320;
$base-900: #282015;
$base-hover: #805417;
$base-subtle: #E8D3B5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A0691C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF8F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAEDDB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3DBBA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5BF8A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D3A35F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B8853D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C6835",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#644C2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#413320",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#282015",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A0691C

Color Lab

Pairs with #A0691C

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