Information about #A48486 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A48486 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(164, 132, 134) — 64.3% red, 51.8% green, 52.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 13 / 12 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A gently muted red, #A48486 carries an easy, daylight feel. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Vintage (#A78087). Slightly further away sit Grayish Crimson (#A87D88) and Rustic Rose (#AB7E85).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(164, 132, 134)), which gives #A48486 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.4:1. #A48486 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A48486 color variations

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#A48486 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 #A48486

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

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A48486
  • RGB164, 132, 134
  • CMYK0, 13, 12, 36
  • HSL356°, 15%, 58%
  • HSL Precise356.25°, 14.953%, 58.039%
  • HSV356°, 20%, 64%
  • HSB356°, 20%, 64%
  • HEX IDA48486
  • DECIMAL ID10781830
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.5%
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