Information about #A48D4F color

#A48D4F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A48D4F belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(164, 141, 79) — 64.3% red, 55.3% green, 31% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 33 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A48D4F is a softly balanced amber-leaning orange 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 Moderate Amber (#A8914A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Willow Tea (#9C8A4D) and Teak (#AB8953).

In RGB terms — rgb(164, 141, 79) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A48D4F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #A48D4F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A48D4F color variations

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

#A48D4F 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 #A48D4F

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

Willow Tea color link
Willow Tea

#9C8A4D

Teak color link
Teak

#AB8953

Police Khaki color link
Police Khaki

#A38F58

Muddy Waters color link
Muddy Waters

#A9844F

Dark Sand color link
Dark Sand

#A88F59

Boardwalk color link
Boardwalk

#9F8353

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

Brown Beige color link
Brown Beige

#AB814F

Gingko color link
Gingko

#A59C55

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A48D4F
  • RGB164, 141, 79
  • CMYK0, 9, 33, 36
  • CSSrgb(164, 141, 79)
  • HSL44°, 35%, 48%
  • HSL Precise43.765°, 34.979%, 47.647%
  • HSV44°, 52%, 64%
  • HSB44°, 52%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.643
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • GLSLvec3(0.643, 0.553, 0.310)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.643, 0.553, 0.310, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.643, 0.553, 0.310)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA48D4F
  • DECIMAL ID10784079
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01