#A45A5E Color Meaning and Information

#A45A5E Color Information

#A45A5E RGB value is (164, 90, 94). The hex color red value is 164, green is 90, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 357°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 43 percent, 36 percent.

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#A45A5E Color Meaning

Color #A45A5E signifies muted drama, organic decay, and sophisticated decline. #A45A5E dark, dusty red with grey and brown undertones suggests faded roses, dried bloodstains, and weathered brick. Psychologically, color #A45A5E evokes a complex blend of somber elegance, historical resonance, and an acceptance of beauty in fading. #A45A5E culturally references Victorian mourning jewelry, antique upholstery, and the patina of aged murals. Spiritually, #A45A5E color represents dignified closure, the richness of memory, and passion that has settled into a permanent, quiet state, embodying a melancholic yet deeply refined presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #A45A5E 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

#A45A5E

RGB

rgb(164, 90, 94)

HSL

hsl(357°, 29%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 45%, 43%, 36%)

HSV

hsv(357°, 45%, 64%)

XYZ

20.9864 16.0130 12.5744

Yxy

16.0130 0.4233 0.3230

Hunter Lab

40.0162 2.1453 0.5734

CIE-Lab

46.9915 30.6908 11.2106

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red164 / 255 (64%)

64%

Green90 / 255 (35%)

35%

Blue94 / 255 (37%)

37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Yellow43 / 100 (43%)

43%

Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)

36%

Color Variations

#A45A5E 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

#A45A5E 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 #A45A5E 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#A45A5E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.00:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.00:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.00:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A45A5E 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

#A45A5E

protanopia

#84835d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A45A5E;

Text Color

color: #A45A5E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A45A5E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A45A5E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A45A5E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A45A5E 0%, #613538 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #A45A5E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.