Information about #A2859A color

#A2859A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A2859A belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(162, 133, 154) (63.5% red, 52.2% green, 60.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 11 / 3 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A2859A presents itself as a softly toned pink-red rose — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bouquet (#A78199). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Grayish Fuchsia (#A87D9E) and Grayish Rose (#A87D93).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(162, 133, 154)), which gives #A2859A its character. If you plan to put text on a #A2859A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. No one has named #A2859A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A2859A color variations

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#A2859A color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #A2859A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Bouquet color link
Bouquet

#A78199

Grayish Rose color link
Grayish Rose

#A87D93

Nitro color link
Nitro

#978395

High Tea color link
High Tea

#A18C90

Thin color link
Thin

#A87CA0

Ooh La color link
Ooh La

#A088A6

Anticipation color link
Anticipation

#A88A8E

Vita Strada color link
Vita Strada

#A1949D

Ash Pink color link
Ash Pink

#998E91

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A2859A
  • RGB162, 133, 154
  • CMYK0, 11, 3, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 133, 154)
  • HSL317°, 13%, 58%
  • HSL Precise316.552°, 13.488%, 57.843%
  • HSV317°, 18%, 64%
  • HSB317°, 18%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.604
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.522, 0.604)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.522, 0.604, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.522, 0.604)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60.4%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA2859A
  • DECIMAL ID10651034
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01