#A36B87 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted pink offers a warm, matte finish that reads as subtle and calm. Because it has low saturation, #a36b87 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or warm grays to avoid looking washed out. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #a36b87
What is #a36b87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a36b87 is rgb(163, 107, 135), in HSL hsl(330, 23%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 17%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a36b87?
Is #a36b87 suitable for text?
While #a36b87 is excellent for backgrounds or UI elements, it is generally too muted to support small, light-colored text effectively. For maximum accessibility, use high-contrast black or very dark charcoal text overlays to ensure the content remains readable and clear for all users.
Is #a36b87 readable on white or black?
#a36b87 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.01:1 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.