Color swatch image showing #A57172 with RGB(165,113,114) values
Color swatch image showing #A57172 with RGB(165,113,114) values

#A57172 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A57172 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A57172 Color Information

#A57172 RGB value is (165, 113, 114). The hex color red value is 165, green is 113, and blue is 114. Its HSL format shows a hue of 359°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 32 percent, 31 percent, 35 percent.

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#A57172 Color Meaning

Color #A57172 suggests nostalgic warmth, softened value, and humanized neutrality. Color #A57172 is a muted rose-brown that evokes aged coins, sun-bleached brick, and weathered leather. #A57172 blends the warmth of copper with the subtlety of rose, creating a tone that feels both valuable and approachable. In editorial and lifestyle branding, #A57172 hue signals heritage without pretense—common in literary journals, boutique hospitality, and slow fashion. Psychological studies link such desaturated warm neutrals to increased perceived thoughtfulness and emotional safety. In UI/UX design, color #A57172 functions as a calming accent or background, especially in wellness and finance platforms where trust must feel human. #A57172 meets contrast standards against off-whites and deep charcoals, making #A57172 viable for body text in long-form content. Print reproduction is excellent on matte finishes, enhancing its archival quality. Consumer testing reveals higher comfort ratings for interfaces using color #A57172 versus cooler taupes. Symbolically, color #A57172 represents worth that endures through use. #A57172 is not the gleam of new money but the patina of daily handling. In spiritual practice, #A57172 aligns with the heart chakra’s steady mode: love that shows up consistently. Designers choose color #A57172 when they want to signal value with humility. Its warmth is lived-in, not displayed.

Color Conversion

Convert #A57172 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
#A57172
RGB
rgb(165, 113, 114)
HSL
hsl(359°, 22%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 32%, 31%, 35%)
HSV
hsv(359°, 32%, 65%)
XYZ
24.4594 21.0245 18.6886
Yxy
21.0245 0.3812 0.3276
Hunter Lab
45.8525 1.9082 0.5681
CIE-Lab
52.9763 20.7218 7.7766

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red165 / 255 (65%)
65%
Green113 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue114 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)35 / 100 (35%)
35%

Color Variations

#A57172 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

#A57172 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 #A57172 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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#A57172

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.03:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A57172 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

#A57172

protanopia

#8e8e72

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A57172;

Text Color

color: #A57172;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A57172;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A5717240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A57172;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A57172 0%, #644041 100%);

#A57172 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A57172 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.