#A98D93 color
The hex color #A98D93 is a grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 66.3% red, 55.3% green and 57.6% blue (169, 141, 147).
Its hue angle is 347°, with 14% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 13% yellow and 34% black.
The closest named color is Nirvana (#A2919B), a difference of 4.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.92:1).
#A98D93 color codes
| HEX | #A98D93 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(169, 141, 147) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(66.3%, 55.3%, 57.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(347, 14%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(347, 17%, 66%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 13%, 34%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.3, 11.55, 0.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.3, 11.57, 3.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.153, 29.592, 31.669) | |
| Decimal | 11111827 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #A98D93, 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 #A98D93 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.92:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #A98D93 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.92:1 | 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 #A98D93 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#909193Protanopia
no red cones#979692Deuteranopia
no green cones#ae8b8fTritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #a98d93; }
.text { color: #a98d93; }
.border { border: 2px solid #a98d93; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(169 141 147 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #a98d93, #a9958d); }
Similar colors
#a2919bNirvana#a99593Sphinx#a99592Cortex#bc8f8fRosy Brown#b68692Punched Pink#987e7eOpium#bb99aaClassy Mauve#948593Femme Fatale
Questions
- What color is #A98D93?
- #A98D93 is a grayish red, closest to the named color Nirvana. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #A98D93?
- The RGB value is 169, 141, 147: 169 red, 141 green and 147 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #A98D93?
- The complementary color is #8DA9A3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #A98D93?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.92:1 and white text 3.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.