#A29591 Hex Color
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#a29591 is a muted, dusty red with a strong gray cast and soft warm undertones. Its low saturation keeps the mood ashy and restrained rather than bright or urgent. Use it as a supporting tone in editorial, beauty, or lifestyle palettes. The hex code #a29591 provides about 7.2:1 contrast with black text, suitable for small body copy.
Questions about #a29591
What is #a29591 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a29591 is rgb(162, 149, 145), in HSL hsl(14, 8%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 10%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #a29591?
How should designers use #a29591 in a palette?
Treat #a29591 as a supporting tone or broad background when you want restrained warmth; its low saturation can look muddy in dense large areas, so pair it with darker text and reserve stronger reds for emphasis.
Is #a29591 readable on white or black?
#a29591 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.