Information about #A47B72 color

#A47B72 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A47B72 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(164, 123, 114) — 64.3% red, 48.2% green, 44.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 16 / 20 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A47B72 is a calm, restrained red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Burnished Brown (#A17A74). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pastel Chocolate (#A7796D) and Beaver (#9F8170).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(164, 123, 114)), which gives #A47B72 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A47B72 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #A47B72 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A47B72 color variations

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#A47B72 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 #A47B72

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

Beaver color link
Beaver

#9F8170

Pharlap color link
Pharlap

#A3807B

Grayish Red color link
Grayish Red

#A87D7D

Hemp color link
Hemp

#987D73

Reddish Grey color link
Reddish Grey

#997570

Seismic color link
Seismic

#9C7D67

Triple Joss color link
Triple Joss

#9C8773

Sandal color link
Sandal

#A3876A

Dry Creek color link
Dry Creek

#9A7F7C

Medium Wood color link
Medium Wood

#A68064

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A47B72
  • RGB164, 123, 114
  • CMYK0, 16, 20, 36
  • CSSrgb(164, 123, 114)
  • HSL11°, 22%, 55%
  • HSL Precise10.8°, 21.552%, 54.51%
  • HSV11°, 30%, 64%
  • HSB11°, 30%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.643
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.482
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.447
  • GLSLvec3(0.643, 0.482, 0.447)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.643, 0.482, 0.447, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.643, 0.482, 0.447)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB44.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA47B72
  • DECIMAL ID10779506
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01