#a8838b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #a8838b is composed of 65.9% red, 51.4% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 17.3% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 347 degrees, a saturation of 17.5% and a lightness of 58.6%. #a8838b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #510717. Closest websafe color is: #999999.

    • R 66
    • G 51
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 22
    • Y 17
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#a8838b color description : Dark grayish red.

#a8838b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #a8838b has RGB values of R:168, G:131, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.22, Y:0.17, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 11043723.

Hex triplet a8838b #a8838b
RGB Decimal 168, 131, 139 rgb(168,131,139)
RGB Percent 65.9, 51.4, 54.5 rgb(65.9%,51.4%,54.5%)
CMYK 0, 22, 17, 34
HSL 347°, 17.5, 58.6 hsl(347,17.5%,58.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 347°, 22, 65.9
Web Safe 999999 #999999
CIE-LAB 58.436, 15.471, 1.153
XYZ 28.924, 26.422, 28.001
xyY 0.347, 0.317, 26.422
CIE-LCH 58.436, 15.513, 4.262
CIE-LUV 58.436, 22.294, -1.052
Hunter-Lab 51.403, 10.488, 3.684
Binary 10101000, 10000011, 10001011

Color Schemes with #a8838b

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Alternatives to #a8838b

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#a8838b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #a8838b

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Shades and Tints of #a8838b

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #030202 is the darkest color, while #f9f6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #a8838b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989394 is the less saturated color, while #f9325d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #a8838b is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #948d8e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #939195 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a08e8f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ac8992 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9b8c91 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a38a8d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #ab868f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population