Information about #A38D4B color

#A38D4B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A38D4B belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(163, 141, 75) — 63.9% red, 55.3% green, 29.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 35 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A38D4B is a moderately toned sunny yellow 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 a hair away from Moderate Amber (#A8914A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Willow Tea (#9C8A4D) and Moderate Gamboge (#A8854A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(163, 141, 75)), which gives #A38D4B its character. If you plan to put text on a #A38D4B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #A38D4B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A38D4B color variations

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#A38D4B 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 #A38D4B

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A38D4B
  • RGB163, 141, 75
  • CMYK0, 9, 35, 36
  • CSSrgb(163, 141, 75)
  • HSL45°, 37%, 47%
  • HSL Precise45°, 36.975%, 46.667%
  • HSV45°, 54%, 64%
  • HSB45°, 54%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • GLSLvec3(0.639, 0.553, 0.294)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.639, 0.553, 0.294, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.639, 0.553, 0.294)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.4%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA38D4B
  • DECIMAL ID10718539
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01