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#A45A3A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A45A3A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A45A3A Color Information

#A45A3A RGB value is (164, 90, 58). The hex color red value is 164, green is 90, and blue is 58. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 65 percent, 36percent.

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#A45A3A Color Meaning

Color #A45A3A fuses fire with earth. #A45A3A rich, red-#A45A3A evokes roasted coffee, cinnamon bark, and desert canyons at dawn—warmth that has been tempered by exposure. Color #A45A3A suggests transformation through heat, not just color. Color #A45A3A feels alive because #A45A3A’s been changed. Sensory marketing studies show that warm browns like color #A45A3A enhance flavor perception in food branding by 15–20% compared to neutral tones, as the brain links the hue to caramelization and roasting. Color #A45A3A works powerfully in coffee, spice, and craft beer labels where authenticity matters more than brightness. Culturally, #A45A3A bridges Middle Eastern spice markets, Southwestern architecture, and artisan baking. In digital design, color #A45A3A adds warmth to e-commerce product cards without visual fatigue. Paired with cream or deep teal, color #A45A3A creates palettes that feel both grounded and aromatic—like a kitchen that’s been used, not staged.

Color Conversion

Convert #A45A3A 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
#A45A3A
RGB
rgb(164, 90, 58)
HSL
hsl(18°, 48%, 44%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 65%, 36%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 65%, 64%)
XYZ
19.7297 15.5103 5.9569
Yxy
15.5103 0.4789 0.3765
Hunter Lab
39.3831 1.8262 1.2689
CIE-Lab
46.3254 27.4055 31.5328

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red164 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green90 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue58 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)
36%

Color Variations

#A45A3A 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

#A45A3A 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 #A45A3A 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 AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A45A3A 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A45A3A;

Text Color

color: #A45A3A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A45A3A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A45A3A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A45A3A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A45A3A 0%, #633623 100%);

#A45A3A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A45A3A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.