#A28C95 Hex Color
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Ashy and muted, this dusty pink leans almost gray. The hex code #a28c95 sits at a mid lightness, so it reads soft rather than sweet, which suits cosmetics, fashion, and floral work. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast; against plain white it can look washed out. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 6.7:1.
Questions about #a28c95
What is #a28c95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a28c95 is rgb(162, 140, 149), in HSL hsl(335, 11%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 8%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a28c95?
It pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, and forest green, where its muted warmth stands out. Avoid pale neutrals nearby, since they can wash it out.
Is #a28c95 readable on white or black?
#a28c95 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 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.