#A05242 Color Information
#A05242 RGB value is (160, 82, 66). The hex color red value is 160, green is 82, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 10°, saturation of 42 percent, and lightness of44 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 49 percent, 59 percent, 37percent.
#A05242 Color Meaning
Color #A05242 signifies tropical warmth, organic neutrality, and understated nourishment. Color #A05242 is a mid-tone brown with subtle red and grey undertones—evoking dried husk, unrefined oil, and sun-bleached shells. Unlike chocolate or espresso, #A05242 carries the softness of fiber; unlike beige, #A05242 retains depth. In wellness and clean-beauty branding, #A05242 hue signals purity through origin: cold-pressed, unfiltered, minimally processed. Psychological studies link such warm neutrals to increased perceived authenticity in natural product claims. In design, color #A05242 functions as a versatile anchor in earth-toned palettes. #A05242 pairs effortlessly with sage, sand, and sky blue, creating compositions that feel coastal yet grounded. Digital contrast is strong against off-whites, and #A05242 meets accessibility standards for body text with proper weighting. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated and recycled stocks, enhancing its eco-credibility. Consumer research shows higher trust in brands using color #A05242 in organic and sustainable categories. Culturally, color #A05242 reflects utility that nourishes—oil for skin, milk for curries, husk for fiber. #A05242 appears in slow-fashion, apothecary design, and island heritage branding as a symbol of resourcefulness. Spiritually, #A05242 connects to the root chakra’s sustaining mode: stability that feeds. Designers use color #A05242 when they want to signal neutrality with nutrients. Its simplicity is functional, not empty.
Color Conversion
Convert #A05242 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.
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Color Variations
#A05242 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
#A05242 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 #A05242 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #A05242 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#A05242 Color FAQs
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