#A8514B Color Meaning and Information

#A8514B Color Information

#A8514B RGB value is (168, 81, 75). The hex color red value is 168, green is 81, and blue is 75. Its HSL format shows a hue of 4°, saturation of 38 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 52 percent, 55 percent, 34percent.

#A8514B

rgb(168, 81, 75)

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#A8514B Color Meaning

Color #A8514B embodies emotional vitality, subtle passion, and refined strength. #A8514B mid-tone red exudes warmth while maintaining composure and sophistication. Psychologically, color #A8514B encourages confidence, focused engagement, and balanced emotional expression. #A8514B inspires action while tempering impulsivity. Culturally, color #A8514B references classic textiles, decorative arts, and elegant design. Spiritually, #A8514B signifies courageous self-expression, grounded emotional energy, and the mindful pursuit of personal goals.

Color Conversion

Convert #A8514B 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

#A8514B

RGB

rgb(168, 81, 75)

HSL

hsl(4°, 38%, 48%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 52%, 55%, 34%)

HSV

hsv(4°, 55%, 66%)

XYZ

20.3609 14.7177 8.4243

Yxy

14.7177 0.4680 0.3383

Hunter Lab

38.3637 2.2728 0.8595

CIE-Lab

45.2451 35.1858 20.3725

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red168 / 255 (66%)

66%

Green81 / 255 (32%)

32%

Blue75 / 255 (29%)

29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta52 / 100 (52%)

52%

Yellow55 / 100 (55%)

55%

Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)

34%

Color Variations

#A8514B 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

#A8514B 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 #A8514B 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:#A8514B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.33:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.33:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.33:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A8514B 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

#A8514B

protanopia

#82824c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A8514B;

Text Color

color: #A8514B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A8514B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A8514B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A8514B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A8514B 0%, #64312d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #A8514B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.

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