#A06553 Hex Color
Dusty red with earthy warmth
A muted, matte red with warm brown undertones, #a06553 brings restrained energy to a palette. Its dusty, unsaturated finish suggests warmth and passion without vivid scarlet’s force, making it useful for branding, food packaging, romance, or sports accents. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or cream. White text has about 4.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #a06553.
Questions about #a06553
What is #a06553 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a06553 is rgb(160, 101, 83), in HSL hsl(14, 32%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 48%, 37%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a06553?
The best pairings for #a06553 include cream, charcoal, and muted sage, because these colors balance its warm brown undertones while preserving its dusty red character and supporting soft, high-contrast, or subdued natural palettes.
Is #a06553 readable on white or black?
#a06553 has a 4.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.48:1 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.