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#A95C6A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A95C6A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A95C6A Color Information

#A95C6A RGB value is (169, 92, 106). The hex color red value is 169, green is 92, and blue is 106. Its HSL format shows a hue of 349°, saturation of 31 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 46 percent, 37 percent, 34 percent.

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#A95C6A Color Meaning

Color #A95C6A signifies muted drama, organic decay, and sophisticated decline. #A95C6A dark, dusty red with grey and brown undertones suggests faded roses, dried bloodstains, and weathered brick. Psychologically, color #A95C6A evokes a complex blend of somber elegance, historical resonance, and an acceptance of beauty in fading. #A95C6A culturally references Victorian mourning jewelry, antique upholstery, and the patina of aged murals. Spiritually, #A95C6A color represents dignified closure, the richness of memory, and passion that has settled into a permanent, quiet state, embodying a melancholic yet deeply refined presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #A95C6A 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
#A95C6A
RGB
rgb(169, 92, 106)
HSL
hsl(349°, 31%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 46%, 37%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(349°, 46%, 66%)
XYZ
22.7909 17.1299 15.7409
Yxy
17.1299 0.4095 0.3078
Hunter Lab
41.3883 2.5048 0.3551
CIE-Lab
48.4233 32.9438 6.1077

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red169 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green92 / 255 (36%)
36%
Blue106 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Yellow37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)
34%

Color Variations

#A95C6A 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

#A95C6A 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 #A95C6A 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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Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A95C6A 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: #A95C6A;

Text Color

color: #A95C6A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A95C6A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A95C6A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A95C6A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A95C6A 0%, #65353e 100%);

#A95C6A Color FAQs

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