#A0918F Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated red reads as a muted taupe. Due to its heavy grey undertones, #a0918f functions best as a supporting neutral in a palette. It pairs well with sage green or cream. The hex code #a0918f offers excellent readability with black text, as it maintains a 6.9:1 contrast ratio. Use it carefully, as large blocks can look flat or muddy.
Questions about #a0918f
What is #a0918f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0918f is rgb(160, 145, 143), in HSL hsl(7, 8%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 11%, 37%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #a0918f in a design palette?
#a0918f functions best as a supporting neutral because its heavy grey undertones can appear flat in large, isolated blocks. Use it as a background or secondary accent to anchor more vibrant colors like sage green or creamy off-whites.
Is #a0918f readable on white or black?
#a0918f has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.