#A79599 Color Information

Hex color code: #A79599

#A79599 is a understated red color. In RGB it is (167, 149, 153), and in HSL it is (347°, 9%, 62%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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HEX

#A79599

RGB

167, 149, 153

HSL

347°, 9%, 62%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 8%, 35%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A79599;
background-color: #A79599;
border-color: #A79599;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A79599;
border: 2px solid #A79599;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A79599]
text-[#A79599]
border-[#A79599]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A79599]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A79599, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A79599; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A79599; 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 #A79599; background-color: #A7959915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A7959920; border-left: 4px solid #A79599; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #A79599; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A79599 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

167, 149, 153

Red: 167 / Green: 149 / Blue: 153

HSL

347°, 9%, 62%

Hue: 347° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

0%, 11%, 8%, 35%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 8% / Key: 35%

What color is #A79599?

#A79599 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

95A7A3

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A79599 to RGB:

rgb(167, 149, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A79599 to HSL:

hsl(347, 9%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A79599 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 11%, 8%, 35%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#A79599 is a balanced red color with RGB values of 167, 149, 153 and HSL of 347°, 9%, 62%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A79599 is #95A7A3, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A795A2.

Use #A79599 in CSS: color: #A79599 or background-color: #A79599. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A79599

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.40:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A79599?

#A79599 is a balanced red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #A79599?

#A79599 in RGB is (167, 149, 153) - 167 red, 149 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #A79599 in CSS?

Use #A79599 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A79599?

#95A7A3 (complementary), #A795A2 (analogous), and #836D72 (lighter shade) work well with #A79599.