Information about #A1688B color

#A1688B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A1688B belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(161, 104, 139) (63.1% red, 40.8% green, 54.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 22 / 9 / 37 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A calm, restrained rose, #A1688B sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Sugar And Spice (#9B628B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Strikemaster (#946A81) and Butterfly (#A46B9B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(161, 104, 139)), which gives #A1688B its character. If you plan to put text on a #A1688B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.3:1. #A1688B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A1688B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#A1688B 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 #A1688B

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

Strikemaster color link
Strikemaster

#946A81

Butterfly color link
Butterfly

#A46B9B

Light Plum color link
Light Plum

#9D5783

Purpleish color link
Purpleish

#98568D

Tapestry color link
Tapestry

#B37084

Taffeta color link
Taffeta

#996E9E

Half color link
Half

#8D608C

Faded Purple color link
Faded Purple

#916E99

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A1688B
  • RGB161, 104, 139
  • CMYK0, 22, 9, 37
  • CSSrgb(161, 104, 139)
  • HSL323°, 23%, 52%
  • HSL Precise323.158°, 23.265%, 51.961%
  • HSV323°, 35%, 63%
  • HSB323°, 35%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • GLSLvec3(0.631, 0.408, 0.545)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.631, 0.408, 0.545, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.631, 0.408, 0.545)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB40.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.5%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA1688B
  • DECIMAL ID10578059
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01