#A05D49 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red sits in a grounded middle ground between terracotta and brick. Because #a05d49 is desaturated and warm, it serves as an excellent supporting tone that avoids the aggression of bright primaries. Use it for UI elements where you need readability, as it maintains enough contrast for white text. It pairs well with slate grays or muted greens to emphasize its natural, understated character.
Questions about #a05d49
What is #a05d49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a05d49 is rgb(160, 93, 73), in HSL hsl(14, 37%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 54%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a05d49 in a design scheme?
Is #a05d49 suitable for text on a white background?
#a05d49 typically maintains good readability on white, though it may struggle to meet strict WCAG accessibility standards for small text sizes. For the best user experience, reserve it for headings or UI components where you can use larger font weights.
Is #a05d49 readable on white or black?
#a05d49 has a 5.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.