#A38C08

Color Details

HEX
#A38C08
RGB
rgb(163, 140, 8)
HSL
hsl(51, 91%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 14%, 95%, 36%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.31:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a38c08
Contrast 6.31:1 AA
White on #a38c08
Contrast 3.33:1 Fail
#a38c08 on Black
Contrast 6.31:1 AA
#a38c08 on White
Contrast 3.33:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b5a339
#c8ba6b
#dad19c
#827006
#625405
#413803

Complement & Analogous

#081fa6
#6ea608
#a63f08

Triadic

#08a68e
#8e08a6

Monochrome

#413803 #625405 #a38c08 #c8ba6b #dad19c #ede8ce

Analogous

#a63f08 #c17952 #a38c08 #8bb839 #6ea608 #588506

Complementary Mix

#625405 #a38c08 #c8ba6b #081fa6 #5e6dc5 #05146c

Nearby Colors

#a38c07
#a38c09
#a38bf8
#a38c18

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About #A38C08

#A38C08 converts to RGB(163, 140, 8) and HSL(51, 91%, 34%). 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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#A38C08 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A38C08?
RGB: 163, 140, 8. Copy as CSS: rgb(163, 140, 8)
Is #A38C08 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A38C08?
Complement: #081fa6.
Does #A38C08 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.33:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.31:1 (AA (normal text)).