#A37876 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted rose functions as an understated alternative to brighter, aggressive tones. The hex code for this color is #a37876. Because of its low saturation, it serves best as a calm, professional background for modern web interfaces. Pair it with dark charcoal or soft cream to maintain visual interest. Black text remains highly legible against this color, meeting standard accessibility requirements for small body text.
Questions about #a37876
What is #a37876 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a37876 is rgb(163, 120, 118), in HSL hsl(3, 20%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 28%, 36%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a37876 in a professional UI?
Is #a37876 suitable for body text on websites?
While #a37876 is an excellent choice for backgrounds, it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white text to meet accessibility guidelines. Always use a dark, high-contrast foreground color like charcoal or near-black to ensure your text remains legible for all users.
Is #a37876 readable on white or black?
#a37876 has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.