#A1796F Hex Color
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#a1796f is a dusty, unsaturated red with strong earthy undertones. Because it is so muted, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background color. Pair this shade with dark charcoal or off-white to ground its warmth. The hex code for this ashy hue is #a1796f. It provides enough contrast to support black text for readable interface body copy.
Questions about #a1796f
What is #a1796f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1796f is rgb(161, 121, 111), in HSL hsl(12, 21%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 31%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #a1796f?
This dusty red thrives when grounded by neutral, high-contrast companions. Try pairing #a1796f with a deep charcoal to highlight its warmth or a creamy off-white to let its muted, earthy character stand out without feeling overly saturated.
Is #a1796f suitable for interface text?
While #a1796f functions well as a supporting background or accent color, it is generally too muted for primary body text on light interfaces. Ensure you use a much darker color for accessibility to maintain necessary contrast levels for comfortable reading.
Is #a1796f readable on white or black?
#a1796f has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.