Color: #A8838C

#A8838C Color Information

#A8838C is a light color. The closest websafe version is #A8838C. A complement of this color would be #84A9A0, perceived brightness is 0.56, and the grayscale version is #959595.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 345°,a saturation of 18%, and a lightness of 59%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 345°, a saturation of 22%, and a value of 66%.

In a RGB color space, #A8838C is composed of 66% red, 51% green and 55% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 17% yellow and 34% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 26.57, x: 0.3810, and y: 0.3423.

Color Code #A8838C

#A8838Crgb(168, 131, 140)
HEX
#A8838C
RGB
rgb(168, 131, 140)
HSL
hsl(345, 18%, 59%)
HSV
hsv(345, 22%, 66%)
CMYK
0%, 22%, 17%, 34%
XYZ
X: 29.57, Y: 26.57, Z: 21.48
Lab
L: 58.58, a: 15.72, b: 0.88
Name

Shades of Color #A8838C

Shades are created by darkening the original color #A8838C in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.

Tints of Color #A8838C

Tints are created by lightening the original color #A8838C in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.

#A8838Crgb(168, 131, 140)

About #A8838C Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 345°, a saturation of 18%, and a lightness of 59%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 345°, a saturation of 22%, and a value of 66%.

  • HEX: #A8838C
  • RGB: rgb(168, 131, 140)
  • HSL: hsl(345, 18%, 59%)
  • HSV: hsv(345, 22%, 66%)
  • CMYK: 0.00% cyan, 22.00% magenta, 17.00% yellow, 34.00% black
  • XYZ: 29.57, 26.57, 21.48
  • Yxy: 26.57, 0.3810, 0.3423
  • Hunter Lab: 58.58, 15.72, 0.88
  • CIE-Lab: 58.58, 15.72, 0.88

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 29.57, Y: 26.57, Z: 21.48. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 26.57, x: 0.3810, and y: 0.3423.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 58.58, a: 15.72, and b: 0.88. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 58.58, a: 15.72, and b: 0.88.

Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.

Triadic Colors of #A8838C

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #A8838C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

Analogous Colors of #A8838C

Analogous colors are adjacent to #A8838C on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

Monochromatic Colors of #A8838C

Monochromatic colors are variations of #A8838C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #A8838C

The complementary color of #A8838C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.

CSS Examples of #A8838C

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #a8838c;
}
/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(168, 131, 140);
}
/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(168, 131, 140, 0.5);
}
/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(345, 18%, 59%);
}
/* Text color */
p {
  color: #a8838c;
}
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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #a8838c;
}
/* Border color */
.box {
  border: 4px solid #a8838c;
}
/* Text shadow */
h1 {
  color: #222;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #a8838c;
}
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/* Background with text */
div {
  background: #a8838c;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
#A8838C
On Black Background
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HTML Examples of #A8838C

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #a8838c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(168, 131, 140); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(168, 131, 140, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(345, 18%, 59%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #a8838c;">This is a text example.</p>
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<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #a8838c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Border color -->
<div style="border: 4px solid #a8838c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text shadow -->
<h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #a8838c;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>
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<!-- Background with text -->
<div style="background: #a8838c; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;">
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</div>
#A8838C
On Black Background
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On White Background
#A8838C

Related Colors of #A8838C

These colors are similar to #A8838C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.