#A48E92 color
The hex color #A48E92 is a grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 64.3% red, 55.7% green and 57.3% blue (164, 142, 146).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 11% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 11% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Nirvana (#A2919B), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.86:1).
#A48E92 color codes
| HEX | #A48E92 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(164, 142, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(64.3%, 55.7%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 11%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 13%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 11%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.06, 8.93, 0.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.06, 8.98, 5.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.171, 29.315, 31.257) | |
| Decimal | 10784402 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A48E92, 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 #A48E92 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #A48E92 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.86:1 | 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 #A48E92 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#919192Protanopia
no red cones#969592Deuteranopia
no green cones#a88d8fTritanopia
no blue cones#939393Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a48e92; }
.text { color: #a48e92; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a48e92; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(164 142 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a48e92, #a4958e); }
Similar colors
#a2919bNirvana#a99593Sphinx#a99592Cortex#a3999cWalkway#987e7eOpium#948593Femme Fatale#8f7f85Mighty Mauve#92898aZinc
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #A48E92?
- #A48E92 is a grayish red, closest to the named color Nirvana. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A48E92?
- The RGB value is 164, 142, 146: 164 red, 142 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A48E92?
- The complementary color is #8EA4A0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A48E92?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.86:1 and white text 3.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.