Information about #A08B5A color

#A08B5A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A08B5A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(160, 139, 90) (62.7% red, 54.5% green, 35.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 8 / 27 / 37 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A08B5A is a softly balanced amber-leaning orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Police Khaki (#A38F58). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Sand (#A88F59) and Triple Doeskin (#9F8460).

In RGB terms — rgb(160, 139, 90) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A08B5A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. #A08B5A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A08B5A color variations

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#A08B5A 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 #A08B5A

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

Police Khaki color link
Police Khaki

#A38F58

Dark Sand color link
Dark Sand

#A88F59

Sanctuary color link
Sanctuary

#A68459

Rustic Brass color link
Rustic Brass

#9A925B

Gold Rush color link
Gold Rush

#A28A64

Boardwalk color link
Boardwalk

#9F8353

Secret Road color link
Secret Road

#9D8261

Mojito color link
Mojito

#988762

Goldmine color link
Goldmine

#9B8160

Teak color link
Teak

#AB8953

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A08B5A
  • RGB160, 139, 90
  • CMYK0, 8, 27, 37
  • CSSrgb(160, 139, 90)
  • HSL42°, 28%, 49%
  • HSL Precise42°, 28%, 49.02%
  • HSV42°, 44%, 63%
  • HSB42°, 44%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • GLSLvec3(0.627, 0.545, 0.353)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.627, 0.545, 0.353, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.627, 0.545, 0.353)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA08B5A
  • DECIMAL ID10521434
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01