#A8515C Color Meaning and Information

#A8515C Color Information

#A8515C RGB value is (168, 81, 92). The hex color red value is 168, green is 81, and blue is 92. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 35 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 52 percent, 45 percent, 34 percent.

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#A8515C Color Meaning

Color #A8515C embodies emotional vitality, subtle passion, and refined strength. #A8515C mid-tone red exudes warmth while maintaining composure and sophistication. Psychologically, color #A8515C encourages confidence, focused engagement, and balanced emotional expression. #A8515C inspires action while tempering impulsivity. Culturally, color #A8515C references classic textiles, decorative arts, and elegant design. Spiritually, #A8515C signifies courageous self-expression, grounded emotional energy, and the mindful pursuit of personal goals.

Color Conversion

Convert #A8515C 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

#A8515C

RGB

rgb(168, 81, 92)

HSL

hsl(352°, 35%, 49%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 52%, 45%, 34%)

HSV

hsv(352°, 52%, 66%)

XYZ

21.0226 14.9824 11.9091

Yxy

14.9824 0.4388 0.3127

Hunter Lab

38.7071 2.4407 0.5025

CIE-Lab

45.6101 36.8193 10.5777

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red168 / 255 (66%)

66%

Green81 / 255 (32%)

32%

Blue92 / 255 (36%)

36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta52 / 100 (52%)

52%

Yellow45 / 100 (45%)

45%

Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)

34%

Color Variations

#A8515C 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

#A8515C 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 #A8515C 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:#A8515C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A8515C 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

#A8515C

protanopia

#828259

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A8515C;

Text Color

color: #A8515C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A8515C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A8515C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A8515C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A8515C 0%, #643037 100%);

Related Colors

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