Information about #A88C85 color

#A88C85 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A88C85 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(168, 140, 133) — 65.9% red, 54.9% green, 52.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 11 / 14 / 34. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A88C85 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 a hair away from Ecru Ochre (#A48D83). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Double Joss (#A69380) and Grayish Vermilion (#A8887D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(168, 140, 133)), which gives #A88C85 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A88C85 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A88C85 color variations

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

#A88C85 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 #A88C85

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

Anticipation color link
Anticipation

#A88A8E

Rickshaw color link
Rickshaw

#AA917B

Malta color link
Malta

#A59784

Zorba color link
Zorba

#A29589

Bronco color link
Bronco

#A79781

Vintage color link
Vintage

#A78087

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A88C85
  • RGB168, 140, 133
  • CMYK0, 11, 14, 34
  • CSSrgb(168, 140, 133)
  • HSL12°, 17%, 59%
  • HSL Precise12°, 16.746%, 59.02%
  • HSV12°, 21%, 66%
  • HSB12°, 21%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • GLSLvec3(0.659, 0.549, 0.522)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.659, 0.549, 0.522, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.659, 0.549, 0.522)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB52.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA88C85
  • DECIMAL ID11046021
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01