Information about #A49C8D color

#A49C8D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A49C8D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(164, 156, 141) (64.3% red, 61.2% green, 55.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 3 / 9 / 36 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #A49C8D reads as a gently muted orange and carries an easy, daylight feel. Designers typically reach for tones like this for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Triple Truffle (#A39B8E). Slightly further away sit Rockbottom (#A29A8E) and Quarter Stonewall (#A69F8E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(164, 156, 141)), which gives #A49C8D its character. On this background, black text reaches a 7.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.7:1. #A49C8D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A49C8D color variations

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#A49C8D 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 #A49C8D

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

Rockbottom color link
Rockbottom

#A29A8E

Settlement color link
Settlement

#A1988B

Effervescent color link
Effervescent

#A8988E

Half Pravda color link
Half Pravda

#A0998A

Napa color link
Napa

#A39A87

Treetops color link
Treetops

#A6A28F

Triple Tea color link
Triple Tea

#AA9F8B

Cougar color link
Cougar

#AAA08D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A49C8D
  • RGB164, 156, 141
  • CMYK0, 3, 9, 36
  • CSSrgb(164, 156, 141)
  • HSL39°, 11%, 60%
  • HSL Precise39.13°, 11.22%, 59.804%
  • HSV39°, 14%, 64%
  • HSB39°, 14%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.643
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • GLSLvec3(0.643, 0.612, 0.553)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.643, 0.612, 0.553, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.643, 0.612, 0.553)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA49C8D
  • DECIMAL ID10787981
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01