#A2857D Hex Color
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#a2857d is a muted, dusty reddish tone with ashy brown undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its subdued warmth brings restraint while retaining hints of energy and passion. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, romance, or food layouts, pairing it with navy or soft cream. The hex code #a2857d supports black body text at about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #a2857d
What is #a2857d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2857d is rgb(162, 133, 125), in HSL hsl(13, 17%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 23%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #a2857d read as a warm or cool color?
It reads as a muted warm color because its dusty red base is softened by ashy brown undertones, giving it restrained warmth rather than bright energy. Its low saturation keeps the overall impression calm, matte, and understated.
What colors pair well with #a2857d?
Where can #a2857d work well in a design?
Its muted dusty warmth suits supporting roles in branding, romance, and food layouts, especially as a background, accent, or secondary panel color where a matte, restrained mood is more useful than high-energy brightness.
Is #a2857d readable on white or black?
#a2857d has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 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.