#A38C8B

Color Details

HEX
#A38C8B
RGB
rgb(163, 140, 139)
HSL
hsl(3, 12%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 14%, 15%, 36%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.68:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a38c8b
Contrast 6.68:1 AA
White on #a38c8b
Contrast 3.14:1 Fail
#a38c8b on Black
Contrast 6.68:1 AA
#a38c8b on White
Contrast 3.14:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b5a3a2
#c8bab9
#dad1d1
#82706f
#625453
#413838

Complement & Analogous

#8aa2a3
#ad997f
#ad7f94

Triadic

#8aa38b
#8b8aa3

Monochrome

#413838 #625453 #a38c8b #c8bab9 #dad1d1 #ede8e8

Analogous

#ad7f94 #c6a5b4 #a38c8b #bdad99 #ad997f #8a7a66

Complementary Mix

#625453 #a38c8b #c8bab9 #8aa2a3 #b3c3c3 #5a696a

Nearby Colors

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#a38c8c
#a38c7b
#a38c9b

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About #A38C8B

#A38C8B converts to RGB(163, 140, 139) and HSL(3, 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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#A38C8B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A38C8B?
RGB: 163, 140, 139. Copy as CSS: rgb(163, 140, 139)
Is #A38C8B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A38C8B?
Complement: #8aa2a3.
Does #A38C8B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.14:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.68:1 (AA (normal text)).