#A36B6C Hex Color
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The hex code #a36b6c is a muted, dusty red with warm mauve undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its softened saturation suits romantic branding, food packaging, and supporting UI elements without losing red’s energy. Use it as a secondary tone instead of a dominant background, paired with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #a36b6c
What is #a36b6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a36b6c is rgb(163, 107, 108), in HSL hsl(359, 23%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 34%, 36%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Does #a36b6c read as a warm or cool color?
#a36b6c reads as a warm, muted red because its low saturation softens the hue while its red and mauve undertones keep it from feeling cold. It suggests understated passion and works well when vivid red would feel too forceful.
Which colors pair well with #a36b6c in a palette?
#a36b6c pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, warm cream, and muted olive because those colors balance its dusty warmth without competing for attention. Use charcoal or navy for structure, then reserve this red for supporting panels, labels, or restrained emphasis.
Is #a36b6c readable on white or black?
#a36b6c has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 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.