Grayish Red

The color #A48C79 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 164, 140, 121 and HSL values of 27°, 19%, 56%.

Color Values for #A48C79

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HEX:
#A48C79
RGB:
rgb(164,140,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(27,19%,56%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 15%, 26%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A48C79

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A48C79. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 64.3%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #A48C79

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 #A48C79

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A48C79

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

Complementary Colors for #A48C79

The complementary color for #A48C79 is #7991A4. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A48C79

The analogous colors for #A48C79 are #A4797C and #A4A279. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A48C79

The triadic colors for #A48C79 are #79A48D and #8D79A4. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A48C79

These are the darker variations of #A48C79. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #837061 and #625449. This progression shows how #A48C79 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A48C79

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B6A394 and #C8BAAF. This progression shows how #A48C79. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A48C79

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A48C79. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A48C79

Companies and brands that incorporate #A48C79 in their visual identity.

#A48C79 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A48C79. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A48C79 is a grayish red with RGB values of 164, 140, 121 and HSL values of 27°, 19%, 56%.

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