#A3837C Hex Color
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A dusty, muted red, this shade sits comfortably between taupe and clay. Its heavy desaturation makes #a3837c an excellent neutral base for brands that want warmth without aggression. Because black text maintains a 6.1:1 contrast ratio against it, the hex code works reliably for readable body copy. Pair it with soft cream to avoid a muddy, washed out appearance in your layout.
Questions about #a3837c
What is #a3837c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a3837c is rgb(163, 131, 124), in HSL hsl(11, 17%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 24%, 36%.
Which colors pair best with #a3837c?
Pair #a3837c with a soft cream or off-white to prevent the design from feeling muddy or washed out. Using a deep charcoal for typography also balances its clay-like warmth, ensuring the layout remains sophisticated rather than cluttered.
Is #a3837c readable on white or black?
#a3837c has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.