#A38A8D

Color Details

HEX
#A38A8D
RGB
rgb(163, 138, 141)
HSL
hsl(353, 12%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 13%, 36%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.58:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a38a8d
Contrast 6.58:1 AA
White on #a38a8d
Contrast 3.19:1 Fail
#a38a8d on Black
Contrast 6.58:1 AA
#a38a8d on White
Contrast 3.19:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b5a1a4
#c8b9bb
#dad0d1
#826e71
#625355
#413738

Complement & Analogous

#8aa3a0
#ad917f
#ad7f9c

Triadic

#8da38a
#8a8da3

Monochrome

#413738 #625355 #a38a8d #c8b9bb #dad0d1 #ede8e8

Analogous

#ad7f9c #c6a5ba #a38a8d #bda799 #ad917f #8a7466

Complementary Mix

#625355 #a38a8d #c8b9bb #8aa3a0 #b3c3c1 #5a6a68

Nearby Colors

#a38a8c
#a38a8e
#a38a7d
#a38a9d

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About #A38A8D

#A38A8D converts to RGB(163, 138, 141) and HSL(353, 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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#A38A8D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A38A8D?
RGB: 163, 138, 141. Copy as CSS: rgb(163, 138, 141)
Is #A38A8D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A38A8D?
Complement: #8aa3a0.
Does #A38A8D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.19:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.58:1 (AA (normal text)).