Information about #A88989 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#A88989 falls into the Red Color Family — Low Saturation, Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(168, 137, 137) — 65.9% red, 53.7% green, 53.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 12 / 12 / 34. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A88989 presents itself as a softly toned earthy red — one that appears airy and pastel-like. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Anticipation (#A88A8E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ecru Ochre (#A48D83) and Vintage (#A78087).

The recipe behind #A88989 is rgb(168, 137, 137), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #A88989: 6.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.2:1 for white. #A88989 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A88989 color variations

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#A88989 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 #A88989

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

#A88989 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A88989
  • RGB168, 137, 137
  • CMYK0, 12, 12, 34
  • HSL0°, 15%, 60%
  • HSL Precise0°, 15.122%, 59.804%
  • HSV0°, 18%, 66%
  • HSB0°, 18%, 66%
  • HEX IDA88989
  • DECIMAL ID11045257
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB53.7%
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