Color swatch image showing #A45A51 with RGB(164,90,81) values

#A45A51 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A45A51 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A45A51 Color Information

#A45A51 RGB value is (164, 90, 81). The hex color red value is 164, green is 90, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 7°, saturation of 34 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 51 percent, 36 percent.

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#A45A51 Color Meaning

Color #A45A51 embodies resilience, earthy warmth, and enduring strength. #A45A51 muted reddish-brown reflects the stability and timeless presence of natural wood, creating a grounded, reassuring impression. Psychologically, color #A45A51 encourages emotional steadiness, patience, and thoughtful decision making. #A45A51 tempers impulsivity while fostering a calm, persistent mindset. Culturally, color #A45A51 is tied to craftsmanship, heritage design, and natural materials. Spiritually, #A45A51 symbolizes grounded vitality, connection to the earth, and long-term endurance in personal and creative pursuits.

Color Conversion

Convert #A45A51 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
#A45A51
RGB
rgb(164, 90, 81)
HSL
hsl(7°, 34%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 45%, 51%, 36%)
HSV
hsv(7°, 51%, 64%)
XYZ
20.4512 15.7989 9.7562
Yxy
15.7989 0.4445 0.3434
Hunter Lab
39.7478 2.0084 0.8724
CIE-Lab
46.7096 29.3151 18.6240

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red164 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green90 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Yellow51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)
36%

Color Variations

#A45A51 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

#A45A51 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 #A45A51 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

5.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A45A51 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: #A45A51;

Text Color

color: #A45A51;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A45A51;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A45A5140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A45A51;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A45A51 0%, #613630 100%);

#A45A51 Color FAQs

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