#A38B4E

Color Details

HEX
#A38B4E
RGB
rgb(163, 139, 78)
HSL
hsl(43, 35%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 52%, 36%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.36:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a38b4e
Contrast 6.36:1 AA
White on #a38b4e
Contrast 3.30:1 Fail
#a38b4e on Black
Contrast 6.36:1 AA
#a38b4e on White
Contrast 3.30:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b5a271
#c8b995
#dad1b8
#826f3e
#62532f
#41381f

Complement & Analogous

#4e66a2
#90a24e
#a2604e

Triadic

#4ea28a
#8a4ea2

Monochrome

#41381f #62532f #a38b4e #c8b995 #dad1b8 #ede8dc

Analogous

#a2604e #be9083 #a38b4e #a6b571 #90a24e #73823e

Complementary Mix

#62532f #a38b4e #c8b995 #4e66a2 #8c9cc3 #334269

Nearby Colors

#a38b4d
#a38b4f
#a38b3e
#a38b5e

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About #A38B4E

#A38B4E converts to RGB(163, 139, 78) and HSL(43, 35%, 47%). 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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#A38B4E FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A38B4E?
RGB: 163, 139, 78. Copy as CSS: rgb(163, 139, 78)
Is #A38B4E a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A38B4E?
Complement: #4e66a2.
Does #A38B4E have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.30:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.36:1 (AA (normal text)).