#A3689F Hex Color
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#a3689f is a muted, dusty magenta with a matte finish and soft gray undertones. Its medium lightness gives designs a gentle, understated mood suited to cosmetics, romance, fashion, and supporting UI elements. Use it beside charcoal or warm cream. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #a3689f.
Questions about #a3689f
What is #a3689f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3689f is rgb(163, 104, 159), in HSL hsl(304, 24%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 2%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a3689f?
#a3689f pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast and warm cream for a softer balance. These combinations suit restrained cosmetic, fashion, romantic, and secondary-interface designs without making the dusty magenta feel overly bright.
What mood does #a3689f create?
#a3689f creates a gentle, understated mood: its dusty magenta hue carries romantic warmth, while soft gray undertones reduce intensity. Use it when you want personality without the energy of a vivid pink or purple.
Is #a3689f readable on white or black?
#a3689f has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.