Information about #A56C8A color

#A56C8A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A56C8A belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(165, 108, 138) (64.7% red, 42.4% green, 54.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 22 / 11 / 35 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A56C8A presents itself as a softly toned pink-red rose — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Sugar And Spice (#9B628B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tapestry (#B37084) and Butterfly (#A46B9B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(165, 108, 138)), which gives #A56C8A its character. If you plan to put text on a #A56C8A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. No one has named #A56C8A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A56C8A color variations

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#A56C8A 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 #A56C8A

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A56C8A
  • RGB165, 108, 138
  • CMYK0, 22, 11, 35
  • CSSrgb(165, 108, 138)
  • HSL328°, 24%, 54%
  • HSL Precise328.421°, 24.051%, 53.529%
  • HSV328°, 35%, 65%
  • HSB328°, 35%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.647
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • GLSLvec3(0.647, 0.424, 0.541)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.647, 0.424, 0.541, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.647, 0.424, 0.541)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.1%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA56C8A
  • DECIMAL ID10841226
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01