#A38C89

Color Details

HEX
#A38C89
RGB
rgb(163, 140, 137)
HSL
hsl(7, 12%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 14%, 16%, 36%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.67:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a38c89
Contrast 6.67:1 AA
White on #a38c89
Contrast 3.15:1 Fail
#a38c89 on Black
Contrast 6.67:1 AA
#a38c89 on White
Contrast 3.15:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b5a3a1
#c8bab8
#dad1d0
#82706e
#625452
#413837

Complement & Analogous

#8aa0a3
#ad9c7f
#ad7f91

Triadic

#8aa38d
#8d8aa3

Monochrome

#413837 #625452 #a38c89 #c8bab8 #dad1d0 #ede8e7

Analogous

#ad7f91 #c6a5b2 #a38c89 #bdb099 #ad9c7f #8a7d66

Complementary Mix

#625452 #a38c89 #c8bab8 #8aa0a3 #b3c1c3 #5a686a

Nearby Colors

#a38c88
#a38c8a
#a38c79
#a38c99

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About #A38C89

#A38C89 converts to RGB(163, 140, 137) and HSL(7, 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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#A38C89 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A38C89?
RGB: 163, 140, 137. Copy as CSS: rgb(163, 140, 137)
Is #A38C89 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A38C89?
Complement: #8aa0a3.
Does #A38C89 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.15:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.67:1 (AA (normal text)).