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Bronze

#A87900

A deep vivid orange with warm undertones. Named by popular vote in the XKCD color survey — a crowdsourced color name used by 80+ respondents.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
BalancedVibrantWarm
Mood
EnergeticDynamic

Personality & Symbolism

ConfidentStrongAssertive
Recommended Use

Suitable for accent colors and attention-grabbing elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#a87900
+
#0030a8
Split Complementary
#0084a8
#a87900
#2400a8
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue43°
Saturation100%
Lightness33%
This is a dark color with high saturation. It falls in the orange hue family (43°).

Technical Values

HEX#A87900
RGBrgb(168, 121, 0)
HSLhsl(43, 100%, 33%)
CMYK0%, 28%, 100%, 34%
ContrastDark
CSSbackground: #a87900;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
3.89:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
5.40:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: black (#000000).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This warm-toned color (hue 43°) triggers psychological responses associated with energy, comfort, and action. Warm colors appear to advance towards the viewer, making elements feel closer and more prominent.

Visual Weight

At 33% lightness, this color carries substantial visual weight. Dark colors add perceived importance and gravity to elements. Research shows dark elements are perceived as 10-30% heavier.

Saturation Impact

The high saturation (100%) creates a vibrant, attention-demanding presence. Highly saturated colors are processed faster by the human brain — reaction time decreases by approximately 50ms compared to desaturated variants.

Design Applications

Creative Industries

Conveys enthusiasm and creativity — perfect for design studios, digital agencies, and entertainment brands.

Youth & Social

Friendly and approachable — ideal for social platforms, gaming UIs, and youth-oriented products.

CTAs & Accents

High saturation draws attention — use for primary buttons, notification badges, and important interactive elements.

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