#A37E82 color
The hex color #A37E82 is a grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 63.9% red, 49.4% green and 51% blue (163, 126, 130).
Its hue angle is 354°, with 17% saturation and 57% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 20% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Opium (#987E7E), a difference of 4.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.86:1).
#A37E82 color codes
| HEX | #A37E82 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(163, 126, 130) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(63.9%, 49.4%, 51%) | |
| HSL | hsl(354, 17%, 57%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(354, 23%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 23%, 20%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.41, 14.93, 3.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.41, 15.3, 12.64) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.595, 24.321, 24.408) | |
| Decimal | 10714754 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A37E82, 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 #A37E82 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #A37E82 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.58:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.86:1 | 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 #A37E82 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#848382Protanopia
no red cones#8c8a81Deuteranopia
no green cones#aa7b7fTritanopia
no blue cones#878787Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a37e82; }
.text { color: #a37e82; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a37e82; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(163 126 130 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a37e82, #a38d7e); }
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Questions
- What color is #A37E82?
- #A37E82 is a grayish red, closest to the named color Opium. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A37E82?
- The RGB value is 163, 126, 130: 163 red, 126 green and 130 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A37E82?
- The complementary color is #7EA39F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A37E82?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.86:1 and white text 3.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.