#A2747B Hex Color
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#a2747b is a warm, muted red with dusty rose and ashy mauve undertones. Its low saturation and medium lightness create a mellow, matte look that suits supporting elements, romance, food branding, and caution accents. Use the hex code #a2747b with black text for accessible body copy, though it can feel muddy as a dominant background.
Questions about #a2747b
What is #a2747b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2747b is rgb(162, 116, 123), in HSL hsl(351, 20%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 24%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a2747b?
#a2747b pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, muted olive, and dark brown, which reinforce its dusty warmth without making the palette feel overly sweet. Use those darker neutrals for type, borders, or grounding accents.
Does #a2747b read as warm or cool?
#a2747b reads warm because its muted red base carries a soft pink-brown cast, while its low saturation keeps the impression restrained. It feels more mature and understated than a vivid red, making it useful for calm romance or heritage-inspired layouts.
Is #a2747b readable on white or black?
#a2747b has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.