Color swatch image showing #A05220 with RGB(160,82,32) values
Color swatch image showing #A05220 with RGB(160,82,32) values

#A05220 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A05220 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A05220 Color Information

#A05220 RGB value is (160, 82, 32). The hex color red value is 160, green is 82, and blue is 32. Its HSL format shows a hue of 23°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 80 percent, 37 percent.

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#A05220 Color Meaning

Color #A05220 embodies warmth, natural richness, and understated elegance. #A05220 medium reddish-brown color #A05220 evokes autumn landscapes, aged wood, and earthy textures. Psychologically, #A05220 fosters practical reasoning, emotional steadiness, and calm confidence, supporting balanced decision-making. Culturally, color #A05220 is used in artistic compositions, furniture design, and traditional textiles to convey authenticity, grounded aesthetics, and approachable sophistication. Spiritually, #A05220 channels stability, rooted energy, and reflective awareness, encouraging composure, resilience, and harmony. Its warm tone conveys both subtle energy and natural elegance.

Color Conversion

Convert #A05220 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#A05220
RGB
rgb(160, 82, 32)
HSL
hsl(23°, 67%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 80%, 37%)
HSV
hsv(23°, 80%, 63%)
XYZ
17.7752 13.6125 3.0571
Yxy
13.6125 0.5160 0.3952
Hunter Lab
36.8951 1.6591 1.2794
CIE-Lab
43.6719 28.7249 42.0952

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Green82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue32 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Key (Black)37 / 100 (37%)
37%

Color Variations

#A05220 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#A05220 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #A05220 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#A05220

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A05220 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#A05220

protanopia

#7e7e2c

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A05220;

Text Color

color: #A05220;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A05220;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A0522040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A05220;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A05220 0%, #623113 100%);

#A05220 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A05220 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.