Information about #A38F52 color

#A38F52 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#A38F52 falls into the Yellow Color FamilyMild Saturation, Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(163, 143, 82) — 63.9% red, 56.1% green, 32.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 8 / 32 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A38F52 is a softly balanced yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Police Khaki (#A38F58). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Sand (#A88F59) and Moderate Amber (#A8914A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(163, 143, 82)), which gives #A38F52 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.2:1. No one has named #A38F52 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A38F52 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#A38F52 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 #A38F52

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

Police Khaki color link
Police Khaki

#A38F58

Dark Sand color link
Dark Sand

#A88F59

Willow Tea color link
Willow Tea

#9C8A4D

Teak color link
Teak

#AB8953

Boardwalk color link
Boardwalk

#9F8353

Muddy Waters color link
Muddy Waters

#A9844F

Rustic Brass color link
Rustic Brass

#9A925B

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

Gingko color link
Gingko

#A59C55

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A38F52
  • RGB163, 143, 82
  • CMYK0, 8, 32, 36
  • CSSrgb(163, 143, 82)
  • HSL45°, 33%, 48%
  • HSL Precise45.185°, 33.061%, 48.039%
  • HSV45°, 50%, 64%
  • HSB45°, 50%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • GLSLvec3(0.639, 0.561, 0.322)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.639, 0.561, 0.322, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.639, 0.561, 0.322)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.2%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA38F52
  • DECIMAL ID10719058
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01