#A38C5E

Color Details

HEX
#A38C5E
RGB
rgb(163, 140, 94)
HSL
hsl(40, 27%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 14%, 42%, 36%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.47:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a38c5e
Contrast 6.47:1 AA
White on #a38c5e
Contrast 3.25:1 Fail
#a38c5e on Black
Contrast 6.47:1 AA
#a38c5e on White
Contrast 3.25:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b5a37e
#c8ba9e
#dad1bf
#82704b
#625438
#413826

Complement & Analogous

#5d74a2
#96a25d
#a2695d

Triadic

#5da28b
#8b5da2

Monochrome

#413826 #625438 #a38c5e #c8ba9e #dad1bf #ede8df

Analogous

#a2695d #be968e #a38c5e #abb57d #96a25d #78824a

Complementary Mix

#625438 #a38c5e #c8ba9e #5d74a2 #96a5c3 #3c4b69

Nearby Colors

#a38c5d
#a38c5f
#a38c4e
#a38c6e

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About #A38C5E

#A38C5E converts to RGB(163, 140, 94) and HSL(40, 27%, 50%). 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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#A38C5E FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A38C5E?
RGB: 163, 140, 94. Copy as CSS: rgb(163, 140, 94)
Is #A38C5E a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A38C5E?
Complement: #5d74a2.
Does #A38C5E have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.25:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.47:1 (AA (normal text)).