#A25D76 Hex Color
Dusty pink with a soft, warm pull
Muted pink, dusty and warm. #a25d76 sits in that low-saturation middle ground where it reads soft without going pastel, making it a dependable supporting tone behind stronger accents. It pairs well with deep plum or muted olive, both of which sharpen its rosy undertone. As a background it holds up, though fine detail can blur, so keep body text generous. The hex code #a25d76 also carries about 4.8:1 contrast with white text, which clears WCAG AA for small type.
Questions about #a25d76
What is #a25d76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a25d76 is rgb(162, 93, 118), in HSL hsl(338, 27%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 27%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a25d76?
#a25d76 pairs well with deep plum, muted olive, and warm charcoal, which sharpen its rosy undertone. For contrast, a dark navy or espresso brown keeps layouts grounded without fighting its softness.
What mood does #a25d76 convey?
It reads gentle and understated rather than bold, thanks to its low saturation and mid lightness. That makes it a common pick for romance-themed design, cosmetics, and calm supporting backgrounds.
Is #a25d76 readable on white or black?
#a25d76 has a 4.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.36:1 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.