#A08085 Hex Color
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A muted rose-gray with a soft, dusty character. #a08085 sits between red and mauve, quiet enough to work as a supporting tone but warm enough to hold its own as a background. Pair it with charcoal text for contrast, or cream and taupe for a calm, low-key palette.
Questions about #a08085
What is #a08085 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a08085 is rgb(160, 128, 133), in HSL hsl(351, 14%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 17%, 37%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a08085?
Charcoal, cream, and warm taupe all sit comfortably next to #a08085. For stronger contrast, try deep slate or a muted sage green.
Is #a08085 a warm or cool color?
It leans warm. The red base keeps it cozy, but the gray undertone mutes it, so it reads calm rather than bold.
Where does #a08085 work best in design?
Use it as a background or supporting tone in UI and branding. Its low saturation makes it easy on the eyes for large surfaces, while darker text keeps it accessible.
Is #a08085 readable on white or black?
#a08085 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.