Information about #A08279 color

#A08279 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A08279 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(160, 130, 121) (62.7% red, 51% green, 47.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 12 / 15 / 37 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #A08279 reads as a gently muted red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Pharlap (#A3807B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Almond Frost (#9A8678) and Dry Creek (#9A7F7C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(160, 130, 121)), which gives #A08279 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A08279 color variations

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#A08279 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #A08279

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Pharlap color link
Pharlap

#A3807B

Almond Frost color link
Almond Frost

#9A8678

Dry Creek color link
Dry Creek

#9A7F7C

Cinereous color link
Cinereous

#98817B

Triple Joss color link
Triple Joss

#9C8773

Beaver color link
Beaver

#9F8170

Heirloom color link
Heirloom

#9D8B7C

Opium color link
Opium

#987E7E

Grayish Red color link
Grayish Red

#A87D7D

Silver Grey color link
Silver Grey

#97867C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A08279
  • RGB160, 130, 121
  • CMYK0, 12, 15, 37
  • CSSrgb(160, 130, 121)
  • HSL14°, 17%, 55%
  • HSL Precise13.846°, 17.031%, 55.098%
  • HSV14°, 24%, 63%
  • HSB14°, 24%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.510
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • GLSLvec3(0.627, 0.510, 0.475)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.627, 0.510, 0.475, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.627, 0.510, 0.475)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA08279
  • DECIMAL ID10519161
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01