#A06060 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dried clay and faded brick, #a06060 is a dusty red with warm, muted undertones. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it reads best as a supporting tone or large background rather than a bold accent. Next to white it can wash out, but cream, sage, and charcoal flatter it. White text passes WCAG AA on this hex code.
Questions about #a06060
What is #a06060 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a06060 is rgb(160, 96, 96), in HSL hsl(0, 25%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 40%, 37%.
What text color works best on #a06060?
White text reads most clearly on #a06060, with a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Black text lands near 4.3:1, so save it for large type only.
What colors pair well with #a06060?
Sage green, cream, and charcoal all balance the dusty warmth of #a06060 without competing with it. A deep navy also works for higher-contrast accents in editorial layouts.
Is #a06060 readable on white or black?
#a06060 has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.