#A15656 Hex Color
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This muted red offers a dusty, matte aesthetic that feels grounded and mellow. Unlike brighter reds, the shade avoids being loud, favoring a sense of calm and understatement. Designers often use it as a sophisticated background color or a subtle accent in minimalist branding. You can identify this shade by the hex code #a15656.
Questions about #a15656
What is #a15656 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a15656 is rgb(161, 86, 86), in HSL hsl(0, 30%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 47%, 37%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with this dusty red?
This muted red pairs beautifully with creamy off-whites, soft slate grays, or deep charcoal for a modern look. Because it is desaturated and mellow, it works well alongside earthy greens or cool navy blues to create balanced, professional color schemes.
Does #a15656 read as a warm or cool tone?
While technically a red, this shade leans slightly cool and earthy due to its muted, matte intensity. It avoids the aggressive heat of bright primary reds, making it feel more like a vintage terracotta or a dried rose petal color.
Is #a15656 readable on white or black?
#a15656 has a 5.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.98:1 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.