#A26059 Hex Color
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#a26059 is a warm, dusty red with low saturation and a matte, mellow finish. Its restrained intensity suits supporting elements, romance branding, food packaging, and caution accents without feeling loud. Use it with deep navy or cream, and reserve it for medium-to-large areas rather than fine detail. White text remains readable, with about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #a26059.
Questions about #a26059
What is #a26059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a26059 is rgb(162, 96, 89), in HSL hsl(6, 29%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 45%, 36%.
Is #a26059 a warm or cool color?
#a26059 reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by earthy brown and gray undertones, giving it a dusty, mellow appearance rather than the sharper energy of a vivid primary red.
What colors pair well with #a26059?
Is #a26059 readable on white or black?
#a26059 has a 4.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.35:1 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.