#A27C71 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red sits in a territory between warm clay and soft brick. Because it is highly unsaturated, #a27c71 functions best as a supporting background rather than a bold focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or crisp black to ground its ashy tones. The hex code for this understated, mellow color is #a27c71.
Questions about #a27c71
What is #a27c71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a27c71 is rgb(162, 124, 113), in HSL hsl(13, 21%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 30%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a27c71?
Does #a27c71 read as a warm or cool color?
#a27c71 is distinctly warm, sitting firmly in the red-orange family, though its low saturation makes it feel more grounded and less aggressive than a true red. Its ashy, muted character prevents it from appearing too hot or vibrant in layouts.
Is #a27c71 readable on white or black?
#a27c71 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.65:1 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.