Information about #A38C85 color

#A38C85 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A38C85 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(163, 140, 133) (63.9% red, 54.9% green, 52.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 12 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A38C85 is a calm, restrained red that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Ecru Ochre (#A48D83). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Stone Terrace (#A09484) and Double Joss (#A69380).

In RGB terms — rgb(163, 140, 133) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A38C85 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A38C85 color variations

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

#A38C85 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 #A38C85

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

Ecru Ochre color link
Ecru Ochre

#A48D83

Double Joss color link
Double Joss

#A69380

Zorba color link
Zorba

#A29589

Anticipation color link
Anticipation

#A88A8E

Heirloom color link
Heirloom

#9D8B7C

High Tea color link
High Tea

#A18C90

Malta color link
Malta

#A59784

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A38C85
  • RGB163, 140, 133
  • CMYK0, 9, 12, 36
  • CSSrgb(163, 140, 133)
  • HSL14°, 14%, 58%
  • HSL Precise14°, 14.019%, 58.039%
  • HSV14°, 18%, 64%
  • HSB14°, 18%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • GLSLvec3(0.639, 0.549, 0.522)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.639, 0.549, 0.522, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.639, 0.549, 0.522)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA38C85
  • DECIMAL ID10718341
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01