#A8553D

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A8553D?

RGB(168, 85, 61), HSL(13.5, 46.7%, 44.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 49.4%, 63.7%, 34.1%).

Q: Does #A8553D meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.21:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A8553D is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 85, 61, in HSL 13.5°, 46.7%, 44.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 49.4%, 63.7%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is sienna.

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Color Values

HEX

#A8553D

RGB

168, 85, 61

HSL

13.5, 46.7%, 44.9%

HSV

13.5, 63.7%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 49.4%, 63.7%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.5453 0.1154 37.0

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: sienna

Color Psychology

True brown is the color of earth, wood, and leather, symbolizing reliability, endurance, and honest craftsmanship. It is psychologically grounding and creates a sense of security and material substance. Brown conveys authenticity and is often used by brands that emphasize traditional values and natural materials.

Design Usage

Medium brown is effective for coffee brands, furniture companies, and outdoor lifestyle products. It works as a warm neutral in navigation elements, card borders, and section dividers. Brown provides an organic alternative to gray-based design systems, particularly for brands wanting to convey handmade quality.