#A38A8C

Color Details

HEX
#A38A8C
RGB
rgb(163, 138, 140)
HSL
hsl(355, 12%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 14%, 36%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.57:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a38a8c
Contrast 6.57:1 AA
White on #a38a8c
Contrast 3.20:1 Fail
#a38a8c on Black
Contrast 6.57:1 AA
#a38a8c on White
Contrast 3.20:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b5a1a3
#c8b9ba
#dad0d1
#826e70
#625354
#413738

Complement & Analogous

#8aa3a1
#ad937f
#ad7f9a

Triadic

#8ca38a
#8a8ca3

Monochrome

#413738 #625354 #a38a8c #c8b9ba #dad0d1 #ede8e8

Analogous

#ad7f9a #c6a5b8 #a38a8c #bda999 #ad937f #8a7666

Complementary Mix

#625354 #a38a8c #c8b9ba #8aa3a1 #b3c3c2 #5a6a69

Nearby Colors

#a38a8b
#a38a8d
#a38a7c
#a38a9c

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About #A38A8C

#A38A8C converts to RGB(163, 138, 140) and HSL(355, 12%, 59%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#A38A8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A38A8C?
RGB: 163, 138, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(163, 138, 140)
Is #A38A8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A38A8C?
Complement: #8aa3a1.
Does #A38A8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.20:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.57:1 (AA (normal text)).