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#A1856E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A1856E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A1856E Color Information

#A1856E RGB value is (161, 133, 110). The hex color red value is 161, green is 133, and blue is 110. Its HSL format shows a hue of 27°, saturation of 21 percent, and lightness of53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 32 percent, 37percent.

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#A1856E Color Meaning

color #A1856E signifies grounded warmth, practical stability, and subtle sophistication. In color psychology, #A1856E encourages focus, emotional calm, and reliable decision making. In cultures and history, color #A1856E is associated with natural materials, traditional crafts, and textile dyes, symbolizing durability, comfort, and functional elegance. From a spiritual perspective, color #A1856E embodies steady awareness, rooted presence, and thoughtful engagement. #A1856E supports grounded action and patient progress.

Color Conversion

Convert #A1856E 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
#A1856E
RGB
rgb(161, 133, 110)
HSL
hsl(27°, 21%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 32%, 37%)
HSV
hsv(27°, 32%, 63%)
XYZ
25.8999 25.4779 18.3045
Yxy
25.4779 0.3717 0.3656
Hunter Lab
50.4756 0.7902 1.4040
CIE-Lab
57.5381 7.1833 16.4085

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red161 / 255 (63%)
63%
Green133 / 255 (52%)
52%
Blue110 / 255 (43%)
43%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)37 / 100 (37%)
37%

Color Variations

#A1856E 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

#A1856E 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 #A1856E 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+)

3.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A1856E 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: #A1856E;

Text Color

color: #A1856E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A1856E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A1856E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A1856E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A1856E 0%, #604e3f 100%);

#A1856E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A1856E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.