#A09695 Hex Color
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#a09695 is a muted, dusty reddish gray with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its softened red character suggests restrained passion, courage, and urgency without the force of vivid scarlet. Use it as a supporting tone in romance, fashion, or editorial palettes, paired with charcoal or warm ivory. The hex code #a09695 also supports clear black body text.
Questions about #a09695
What is #a09695 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a09695 is rgb(160, 150, 149), in HSL hsl(5, 5%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 7%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a09695?
Does #a09695 look warm or cool?
The #a09695 hex color reads as a warm-leaning neutral gray: its softened red bias adds earthy warmth, while the ashy undertones and low saturation keep it restrained rather than fiery.
Is #a09695 readable on white or black?
#a09695 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.29:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.