#A08680 Hex Color
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#a08680 is a dusty, desaturated red with significant gray undertones that pull it toward a matte, earthy brown. Because it is so muted, it functions best as a calm background or secondary supporting tone rather than an accent. It provides enough contrast to support small black body text, making it a reliable choice for readable, understated UI designs that require a softer alternative to standard neutrals.
Questions about #a08680
What is #a08680 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a08680 is rgb(160, 134, 128), in HSL hsl(11, 14%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 20%, 37%.
How should I use #a08680 in a color palette?
#a08680 functions best as a neutral anchor rather than an accent color because of its muted, desaturated nature. It provides excellent readability when paired with deep charcoal text or as a soft, reliable base for minimalist interface components.
Is #a08680 considered a warm or cool color?
#a08680 leans warm due to its underlying red pigments, but it remains remarkably grounded thanks to significant gray undertones. This balance keeps the color from feeling too vibrant, allowing it to sit comfortably alongside both warm neutrals and cooler slate tones.
Is #a08680 readable on white or black?
#a08680 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.21:1 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.