#A28D96 color
The hex color #A28D96 is a grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.5% red, 55.3% green and 58.8% blue (162, 141, 150).
Its hue angle is 334°, with 10% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 7% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Nirvana (#A2919B), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.79:1).
#A28D96 color codes
| HEX | #A28D96 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(162, 141, 150) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.5%, 55.3%, 58.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(334, 10%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(334, 13%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 7%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.72, 9.46, -1.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.72, 9.65, 348.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(29.93, 28.934, 32.856) | |
| Decimal | 10653078 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A28D96, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #A28D96 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.79:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #A28D96 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.79:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #A28D96 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8f9196Protanopia
no red cones#939495Deuteranopia
no green cones#a58d90Tritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a28d96; }
.text { color: #a28d96; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a28d96; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(162 141 150 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a28d96, #a28f8d); }
Similar colors
#a2919bNirvana#948593Femme Fatale#a99593Sphinx#8f7f85Mighty Mauve#a99592Cortex#a3999cWalkway#95859cHatoba Pigeon#9b959cLunar Light
Closest common color name: Pastel Purple.
Questions
- What color is #A28D96?
- #A28D96 is a grayish rose, closest to the named color Nirvana. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A28D96?
- The RGB value is 162, 141, 150: 162 red, 141 green and 150 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A28D96?
- The complementary color is #8DA299, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A28D96?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.79:1 and white text 3.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.