#A5997C

Color Details

HEX
#A5997C
RGB
rgb(165, 153, 124)
HSL
hsl(42, 19%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 25%, 35%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.45:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a5997c
Contrast 7.45:1 AAA
White on #a5997c
Contrast 2.82:1 Fail
#a5997c on Black
Contrast 7.45:1 AAA
#a5997c on White
Contrast 2.82:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b7ad96
#c9c2b0
#dbd6cb
#847a63
#635c4a
#423d32

Complement & Analogous

#7d89a6
#a0a979
#a98379

Triadic

#7da69a
#9a7da6

Monochrome

#423d32 #635c4a #a5997c #c9c2b0 #dbd6cb #edebe5

Analogous

#a98379 #c3a8a1 #a5997c #b3ba94 #a0a979 #808761

Complementary Mix

#635c4a #a5997c #c9c2b0 #7d89a6 #abb2c5 #51596c

Nearby Colors

#a5997b
#a5997d
#a5996c
#a5998c

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About #A5997C

#A5997C converts to RGB(165, 153, 124) and HSL(42, 19%, 57%). 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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#A5997C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A5997C?
RGB: 165, 153, 124. Copy as CSS: rgb(165, 153, 124)
Is #A5997C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A5997C?
Complement: #7d89a6.
Does #A5997C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.82:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.45:1 (AAA (normal text)).