Color swatch image showing #A8516F with RGB(168,81,111) values

#A8516F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A8516F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A8516F Color Information

#A8516F RGB value is (168, 81, 111). The hex color red value is 168, green is 81, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 339°, saturation of 35 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 52 percent, 34 percent, 34 percent.

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#A8516F Color Meaning

Color #A8516F conveys refined intensity, poetic resilience, and chromatic dignity. Color #A8516F 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, #A8516F carries the weight of tradition; unlike burgundy, #A8516F retains floral softness. In cross-cultural design, #A8516F 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 #A8516F excels as a primary or accent in editorial, fashion, and artisanal packaging. #A8516F 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 #A8516F are rated as more thoughtful and enduring than those in brighter reds—ideal for gifting and legacy brands. Symbolically, color #A8516F represents beauty that endures through seasons. #A8516F is not the bloom of a day but the memory of a garden. In spiritual contexts, #A8516F aligns with the heart chakra’s reflective mode: love that remembers. Designers choose color #A8516F when they want to signal elegance with memory. Its power lies not in volume, but in resonance.

Color Conversion

Convert #A8516F 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
#A8516F
RGB
rgb(168, 81, 111)
HSL
hsl(339°, 35%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 52%, 34%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(339°, 52%, 66%)
XYZ
21.9601 15.3574 16.8458
Yxy
15.3574 0.4054 0.2835
Hunter Lab
39.1885 2.6828 -0.0143
CIE-Lab
46.1199 39.0515 -0.2645

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red168 / 255 (66%)
66%
Green81 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Yellow34 / 100 (34%)
34%
Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)
34%

Color Variations

#A8516F 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

#A8516F 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 #A8516F 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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WCAG AAA

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 #A8516F 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

#A8516F

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A8516F;

Text Color

color: #A8516F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A8516F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A8516F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A8516F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A8516F 0%, #643042 100%);

#A8516F Color FAQs

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