#A59988 Color Information

Hex color code: #A59988

#A59988 is a balanced orange color. In RGB it is (165, 153, 136), and in HSL it is (35°, 14%, 59%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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HEX

#A59988

RGB

165, 153, 136

HSL

35°, 14%, 59%

CMYK

0%, 7%, 18%, 35%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A59988;
background-color: #A59988;
border-color: #A59988;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A59988;
border: 2px solid #A59988;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A59988]
text-[#A59988]
border-[#A59988]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A59988]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A59988, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A59988; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A59988; 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 #A59988; background-color: #A5998815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A5998820; border-left: 4px solid #A59988; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #A59988; }

Related Colors

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Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A59988 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

165, 153, 136

Red: 165 / Green: 153 / Blue: 136

HSL

35°, 14%, 59%

Hue: 35° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

0%, 7%, 18%, 35%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 7% / Yellow: 18% / Key: 35%

What color is #A59988?

#A59988 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8894A5

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A59988 to RGB:

rgb(165, 153, 136)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A59988 to HSL:

hsl(35, 14%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A59988 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 7%, 18%, 35%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#A59988 is a balanced orange color with RGB values of 165, 153, 136 and HSL of 35°, 14%, 59%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A59988 is #8894A5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A58A88.

Use #A59988 in CSS: color: #A59988 or background-color: #A59988. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A59988

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.51:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A59988?

#A59988 is a balanced orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #A59988?

#A59988 in RGB is (165, 153, 136) - 165 red, 153 green, and 136 blue.

How to use #A59988 in CSS?

Use #A59988 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A59988?

#8894A5 (complementary), #A58A88 (analogous), and #807360 (lighter shade) work well with #A59988.