#A1797F Hex Color
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#a1797f is a warm, muted red with dusty mauve and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation gives designs a mellow, understated feel rather than sharp intensity. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, romance, or editorial layouts, pairing well with charcoal or warm cream. Black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast on this hex code, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #a1797f
What is #a1797f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1797f is rgb(161, 121, 127), in HSL hsl(351, 18%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 21%, 37%.
Is #a1797f warm or cool?
#a1797f reads warm because its red base carries a soft mauve cast, while its gray undertone lowers saturation and keeps the warmth restrained. It feels dusty rather than fiery, especially beside crisp white or highly saturated colors.
What colors pair well with #a1797f?
#a1797f pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, muted olive, and dark navy because its dusty red softens stronger neighbors without disappearing. Use charcoal for text, cream for spacious backgrounds, and navy when the palette needs firmer contrast.
Is #a1797f readable on white or black?
#a1797f has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.55:1 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.