#A16563 Hex Color
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#a16563 is a warm, muted reddish tone with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a calm, understated feel while retaining red’s energy and urgency. Use it as a supporting color with cream, navy, or charcoal in branding, interfaces, and editorial work. White text offers about 4.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #a16563.
Questions about #a16563
What is #a16563 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a16563 is rgb(161, 101, 99), in HSL hsl(2, 25%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 39%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a16563?
Does #a16563 look warm or cool?
#a16563 reads as warm because its muted red base carries earthy, dusty undertones rather than blue or violet; its low saturation softens that warmth, giving the shade a calm, restrained presence instead of a bright, urgent feel.
Where does #a16563 work best in a design?
#a16563 works well as a supporting color in branding, interfaces, and editorial layouts, where its low saturation adds warmth without overwhelming content, making it useful in content-heavy designs and information-rich layouts. Pair it with light surfaces and darker accents to create clear visual hierarchy.
Is #a16563 readable on white or black?
#a16563 has a 4.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.55:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.