Information about #A85D79 color

#A85D79 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A85D79 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(168, 93, 121) — 65.9% red, 36.5% green, 47.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 29 / 18 / 34. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#A85D79 presents itself as a softly balanced rose — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Aiyana (#A86272). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mild Rose (#A95680) and Kir Royale Rose (#B45877).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(168, 93, 121)), which gives #A85D79 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A85D79 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. #A85D79 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A85D79 color variations

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

#A85D79 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 #A85D79

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

Aiyana color link
Aiyana

#A86272

Mild Rose color link
Mild Rose

#A95680

Rose Dust color link
Rose Dust

#9E5E6F

Light Plum color link
Light Plum

#9D5783

China Rose color link
China Rose

#A8516E

Minnelli color link
Minnelli

#B16B79

Deep Puce color link
Deep Puce

#A95C68

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A85D79
  • RGB168, 93, 121
  • CMYK0, 29, 18, 34
  • CSSrgb(168, 93, 121)
  • HSL338°, 30%, 51%
  • HSL Precise337.6°, 30.12%, 51.176%
  • HSV338°, 45%, 66%
  • HSB338°, 45%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • GLSLvec3(0.659, 0.365, 0.475)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.659, 0.365, 0.475, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.659, 0.365, 0.475)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.5%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA85D79
  • DECIMAL ID11033977
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01