#A45A5F Color Information
#A45A5F RGB value is (164, 90, 95). The hex color red value is 164, green is 90, and blue is 95. Its HSL format shows a hue of 356°, saturation of 29 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 45 percent, 42 percent, 36 percent.
#A45A5F Color Meaning
Color #A45A5F signifies muted drama, organic decay, and sophisticated decline. #A45A5F dark, dusty red with grey and brown undertones suggests faded roses, dried bloodstains, and weathered brick. Psychologically, color #A45A5F evokes a complex blend of somber elegance, historical resonance, and an acceptance of beauty in fading. #A45A5F culturally references Victorian mourning jewelry, antique upholstery, and the patina of aged murals. Spiritually, #A45A5F 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 #A45A5F 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
#A45A5F 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
#A45A5F 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 #A45A5F 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 #A45A5F 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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#A45A5F Color FAQs
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