Beef Jerky
Dusty muted pink with warm character
Beef Jerky is a dusty, unsaturated pink with a warm, mellow character. Because it sits in a muted, matte range, it lacks the boldness of brighter tones, making it an ideal choice for supporting elements or textured backgrounds. Use the hex code #a25768 to bring a touch of understated charm to your palette. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays for a sophisticated, modern look.
About Beef Jerky
Dried roses pressed between the pages of an old book
What does beef jerky mean?
Dusty pinks often bring to mind dried flowers, worn brick, and faded valentines. The low saturation and mid darkness give it a flat, matte stillness.
Where you see beef jerky
- dried roses
- brick dust
- terracotta pots
- cured meat
- worn velvet
- faded lipstick
What it works for
It suits interiors and branding that want warmth without shine, such as ceramics packaging, bedroom walls, or vintage style print.
What colors go with beef jerky?
Sage #9caf88The gray green cools the pink's warmth and makes both colors read more muted.Cream #fffdd0A soft off white lightens the palette without adding glare or contrast.Charcoal #36454fThe near black deepens the pink and grounds its dusty quality.Mustard #ffdb58The warm yellow sits across the wheel and adds dry, earthy contrast.Dusty Blue #8093a4Both colors share low saturation, so the pairing stays calm and even.Chocolate #d2691eThe deep brown echoes the color's warmth and pushes it toward richer tones.
Questions about Beef Jerky
What is the hex code for Beef Jerky?
Beef Jerky is #a25768. In RGB that is rgb(162, 87, 104), in HSL hsl(346, 30%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 36%, 36%.
Is #a25768 considered a warm or cool color?
This color sits on the warm side of the spectrum, though its high saturation of gray keeps it from feeling aggressive. It functions as a mellow bridge between red and brown, making it a reliable choice for warming up cool, digital interfaces.
Is Beef Jerky readable on white or black?
Beef Jerky has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.