Color swatch image showing #A8517A with RGB(168,81,122) values

#A8517A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A8517A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A8517A Color Information

#A8517A RGB value is (168, 81, 122). The hex color red value is 168, green is 81, and blue is 122. Its HSL format shows a hue of 332°, saturation of 35 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 52 percent, 27 percent, 34 percent.

#A8517A color swatch
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#A8517A Color Meaning

Color #A8517A conveys refined intensity, poetic resilience, and chromatic dignity. Color #A8517A 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, #A8517A carries the weight of tradition; unlike burgundy, #A8517A retains floral softness. In cross-cultural design, #A8517A 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 #A8517A excels as a primary or accent in editorial, fashion, and artisanal packaging. #A8517A 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 #A8517A are rated as more thoughtful and enduring than those in brighter reds—ideal for gifting and legacy brands. Symbolically, color #A8517A represents beauty that endures through seasons. #A8517A is not the bloom of a day but the memory of a garden. In spiritual contexts, #A8517A aligns with the heart chakra’s reflective mode: love that remembers. Designers choose color #A8517A when they want to signal elegance with memory. Its power lies not in volume, but in resonance.

Color Conversion

Convert #A8517A 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
#A8517A
RGB
rgb(168, 81, 122)
HSL
hsl(332°, 35%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 52%, 27%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(332°, 52%, 66%)
XYZ
22.6037 15.6148 20.2350
Yxy
15.6148 0.3867 0.2671
Hunter Lab
39.5156 2.8517 -0.3766
CIE-Lab
46.4650 40.5321 -6.4345

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red168 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green81 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue122 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Yellow27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)
34%

Color Variations

#A8517A 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

#A8517A 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 #A8517A 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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#A8517A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A8517A 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

#A8517A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A8517A;

Text Color

color: #A8517A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A8517A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A8517A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A8517A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A8517A 0%, #643048 100%);

#A8517A Color FAQs

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