Color swatch image showing #A0784C with RGB(160,120,76) values
Color swatch image showing #A0784C with RGB(160,120,76) values

#A0784C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A0784C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A0784C Color Information

#A0784C RGB value is (160, 120, 76). The hex color red value is 160, green is 120, and blue is 76. Its HSL format shows a hue of 31°, saturation of 36 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 52 percent, 37 percent.

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#A0784C Color Meaning

Color #A0784C signifies fundamental earth, unadorned reality, and humble origin. #A0784C medium, reddish-brown is the color of exposed soil, raw clay, and the ground beneath our feet. Psychologically, color #A0784C grounds the spirit, evokes honesty, and connects us to the most basic, unglamorous substance of life. #A0784C culturally references farming, pottery, construction, and the palette of rural life. Spiritually, #A0784C color represents fertility in its rawest state, the beauty of the commonplace, and the foundational material from which all things grow and are built, acting as a humble and essential anchor.

Color Conversion

Convert #A0784C 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
#A0784C
RGB
rgb(160, 120, 76)
HSL
hsl(31°, 36%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 52%, 37%)
HSV
hsv(31°, 53%, 63%)
XYZ
22.5182 21.4283 9.7867
Yxy
21.4283 0.4191 0.3988
Hunter Lab
46.2907 0.9258 1.8482
CIE-Lab
53.4151 10.1836 30.0920

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red160 / 255 (63%)
63%
Green120 / 255 (47%)
47%
Blue76 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Key (Black)37 / 100 (37%)
37%

Color Variations

#A0784C 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

#A0784C 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 #A0784C 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+)

3.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.97:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A0784C 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

#A0784C

protanopia

#8f8e57

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A0784C;

Text Color

color: #A0784C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A0784C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A0784C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A0784C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A0784C 0%, #5f472d 100%);

#A0784C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A0784C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.