#A05648 Hex Color
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This muted, terracotta red feels grounded and rustic rather than aggressive. Because of its dusty, unsaturated character, #a05648 works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with sage green or soft cream, which highlight its warmth without making the palette muddy. The hex code for this shade is #a05648, which meets WCAG standards for high-contrast white text.
Questions about #a05648
What is #a05648 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a05648 is rgb(160, 86, 72), in HSL hsl(10, 38%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 55%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #a05648?
#a05648 works beautifully alongside sage green or soft cream, which highlight its natural warmth without making a design look muddy. Using this terracotta as an accent against neutral backgrounds keeps your interface grounded and readable.
Is #a05648 readable on white or black?
#a05648 has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.91:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.