#A35A4D Hex Color
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This muted red has a dusty, matte quality that feels grounded rather than aggressive. Because of its low saturation, #a35a4d avoids the intensity of brighter reds and works best as a supporting tone or background color. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to maintain its mellow character. White text remains readable against this hex code, ensuring it works for clean, understated UI designs.
Questions about #a35a4d
What is #a35a4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a35a4d is rgb(163, 90, 77), in HSL hsl(9, 36%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 53%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a35a4d?
To balance the dusty warmth of #a35a4d, pair it with soft creams or warm grays which allow its muted character to shine without conflict. For higher contrast, consider adding an accent of deep charcoal to ground your design while maintaining readability.
Is #a35a4d readable on white or black?
#a35a4d has a 5.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.12:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.