Information about #A78A8F color

#A78A8F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A78A8F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(167, 138, 143) — 65.5% red, 54.1% green, 56.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 11 / 9 / 35. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A78A8F presents itself as a gently muted warm red — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Anticipation (#A88A8E). Nearby in the Register you will also find High Tea (#A18C90) and Triple Milestone (#A59591).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(167, 138, 143)), which gives #A78A8F its character. If you plan to put text on a #A78A8F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #A78A8F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#A78A8F color variations

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#A78A8F 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 #A78A8F

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

Anticipation color link
Anticipation

#A88A8E

High Tea color link
High Tea

#A18C90

Asteroid color link
Asteroid

#A59692

Ecru Ochre color link
Ecru Ochre

#A48D83

Vintage color link
Vintage

#A78087

Bouquet color link
Bouquet

#A78199

Zorba color link
Zorba

#A29589

Grayish Rose color link
Grayish Rose

#A87D93

Effervescent color link
Effervescent

#A8988E

Thatch color link
Thatch

#B1948F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A78A8F
  • RGB167, 138, 143
  • CMYK0, 11, 9, 35
  • CSSrgb(167, 138, 143)
  • HSL350°, 14%, 60%
  • HSL Precise349.655°, 14.146%, 59.804%
  • HSV350°, 17%, 65%
  • HSB350°, 17%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.655
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.561
  • GLSLvec3(0.655, 0.541, 0.561)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.655, 0.541, 0.561, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.655, 0.541, 0.561)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA78A8F
  • DECIMAL ID10979983
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01