#A48982 Color Information

Hex color code: #A48982

The hex color #A48982 is a understated red with RGB values of (164, 137, 130) and HSL of (12°, 16%, 58%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#A48982

RGB

164, 137, 130

HSL

12°, 16%, 58%

CMYK

0%, 16%, 21%, 36%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A48982;
background-color: #A48982;
border-color: #A48982;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A48982;
border: 2px solid #A48982;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A48982]
text-[#A48982]
border-[#A48982]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A48982]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A48982, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A48982; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A48982; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #A48982; background-color: #A4898215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A4898220; border-left: 4px solid #A48982; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #A48982; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A48982 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

164, 137, 130

Red: 164 / Green: 137 / Blue: 130

HSL

12°, 16%, 58%

Hue: 12° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

0%, 16%, 21%, 36%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 16% / Yellow: 21% / Key: 36%

What color is #A48982?

#A48982 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

839EA5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A48982 to RGB:

rgb(164, 137, 130)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A48982 to HSL:

hsl(12, 16%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A48982 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 16%, 21%, 36%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced red tone, #A48982 has RGB (164, 137, 130) and HSL (12°, 16%, 58%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A48982 is #839EA5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A5838D.

Use #A48982 in CSS: color: #A48982 or background-color: #A48982. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A48982

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.48:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A48982?

#A48982 is a balanced red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #A48982?

#A48982 in RGB is (164, 137, 130) - 164 red, 137 green, and 130 blue.

How to use #A48982 in CSS?

Use #A48982 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A48982?

#839EA5 (complementary), #A5838D (analogous), and #7F635C (lighter shade) work well with #A48982.