Grayish Red

The color #A48879 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 164, 136, 121 and HSL values of 21°, 19%, 56%.

Color Values for #A48879

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HEX:
#A48879
RGB:
rgb(164,136,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(21,19%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 17%, 26%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A48879

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A48879. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 64.3%
Green: 53.3%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #A48879

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #A48879

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A48879

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #A48879

The complementary color for #A48879 is #7995A4. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A48879

The analogous colors for #A48879 are #A47980 and #A49E79. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A48879

The triadic colors for #A48879 are #79A488 and #8879A4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A48879

These are the darker variations of #A48879. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #836D61 and #625249. This progression shows how #A48879 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A48879

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B6A094 and #C8B8AF. This progression shows how #A48879. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A48879

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A48879. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A48879

Companies and brands that incorporate #A48879 in their visual identity.

#A48879 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A48879. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A48879 is a grayish red with RGB values of 164, 136, 121 and HSL values of 21°, 19%, 56%.

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