Color swatch image showing #A8516D with RGB(168,81,109) values

#A8516D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A8516D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A8516D Color Information

#A8516D RGB value is (168, 81, 109). The hex color red value is 168, green is 81, and blue is 109. Its HSL format shows a hue of 341°, saturation of 35 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 52 percent, 35 percent, 34 percent.

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#A8516D Color Meaning

Color #A8516D conveys refined intensity, poetic resilience, and chromatic dignity. Color #A8516D is a deep, slightly purplish red inspired by the petals of heirloom roses in classical Chinese gardens—muted enough to feel timeless, rich enough to hold attention. Unlike flashy pinks, #A8516D carries the weight of tradition; unlike burgundy, #A8516D retains floral softness. In cross-cultural design, #A8516D hue bridges Eastern restraint and Western warmth, often appearing in luxury tea branding, silk textiles, and heritage cosmetics. Psychological studies link such desaturated reds to increased perceived sophistication without aggression. Functionally, color #A8516D excels as a primary or accent in editorial, fashion, and artisanal packaging. #A8516D offers strong contrast against cream or warm greys, meeting digital accessibility standards for headlines and short text. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated and textured stocks, where its depth enhances tactile luxury. Consumer perception research shows products in color #A8516D are rated as more thoughtful and enduring than those in brighter reds—ideal for gifting and legacy brands. Symbolically, color #A8516D represents beauty that endures through seasons. #A8516D is not the bloom of a day but the memory of a garden. In spiritual contexts, #A8516D aligns with the heart chakra’s reflective mode: love that remembers. Designers choose color #A8516D when they want to signal elegance with memory. Its power lies not in volume, but in resonance.

Color Conversion

Convert #A8516D 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
#A8516D
RGB
rgb(168, 81, 109)
HSL
hsl(341°, 35%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 52%, 35%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(341°, 52%, 66%)
XYZ
21.8512 15.3138 16.2722
Yxy
15.3138 0.4089 0.2866
Hunter Lab
39.1329 2.6544 0.0464
CIE-Lab
46.0611 38.7968 0.8668

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red168 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green81 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue109 / 255 (43%)
43%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)
34%

Color Variations

#A8516D 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

#A8516D 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 #A8516D 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

5.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A8516D 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: #A8516D;

Text Color

color: #A8516D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A8516D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A8516D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A8516D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A8516D 0%, #643040 100%);

#A8516D Color FAQs

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