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#A05218 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A05218 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A05218 Color Information

#A05218 RGB value is (160, 82, 24). The hex color red value is 160, green is 82, and blue is 24. Its HSL format shows a hue of 26°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of36 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 85 percent, 37percent.

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#A05218 Color Meaning

Color #A05218 deepens the earth. #A05218 rich, red-leaning brown strips ochre of its yellow brightness, leaving a pigment that feels dug, not mixed. Color #A05218 suggests clay vessels, adobe walls, and hand-ground spices—materials shaped by climate and craft. Color #A05218 conveys warmth through density. Neuroaesthetic studies show that warm, low-chroma browns like color #A05218 activate olfactory and tactile memory centers, enhancing product recall in food and fragrance branding. Color #A05218 doesn’t just look earthy—#A05218 feels earthy. Designers use color #A05218 in packaging that wants to signal origin, not just ingredient. Historically used in prehistoric cave art and desert architecture, color #A05218 now anchors sustainable luxury—appearing in leather goods, ceramic tableware, and artisan coffee. Paired with raw linen or oxidized green, color #A05218 creates narratives of human hands meeting natural elements. Color #A05218 is never trendy; #A05218’s timeless.

Color Conversion

Convert #A05218 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#A05218
RGB
rgb(160, 82, 24)
HSL
hsl(26°, 74%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 49%, 85%, 37%)
HSV
hsv(26°, 85%, 63%)
XYZ
17.6794 13.5741 2.5524
Yxy
13.5741 0.5230 0.4015
Hunter Lab
36.8430 1.6365 1.3279
CIE-Lab
43.6159 28.4518 45.5468

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Green82 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue24 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)37 / 100 (37%)
37%

Color Variations

#A05218 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#A05218 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #A05218 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A05218 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#A05218

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A05218;

Text Color

color: #A05218;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A05218;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A0521840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A05218;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A05218 0%, #61320f 100%);

#A05218 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A05218 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.