#A39895 Hex Color
Dusty red with a grounded softness
#a39895 is a dusty, ashy red with soft gray undertones and low saturation. Its muted lightness tempers red’s usual urgency, giving branding, packaging, or romance layouts a grounded sense of passion. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark forest green; black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #a39895.
Questions about #a39895
What is #a39895 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a39895 is rgb(163, 152, 149), in HSL hsl(13, 7%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 9%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #a39895 work with black or white text?
Black text provides strong contrast on #a39895, while white text has weaker contrast and may fail WCAG for normal-sized text; verify exact results for text, icons, and interface controls before using it in accessible designs.
What colors pair well with #a39895?
Pair #a39895 with charcoal for crisp definition or dark forest green for an earthy contrast; both combinations preserve its dusty character while giving layouts more structure for branding, packaging, or romantic editorial work.
Does #a39895 feel warm or cool?
It reads as a warm-neutral dusty red because its red base is softened by low saturation and gray undertones; the result feels restrained, nostalgic, and grounded rather than bright, fiery, or strongly cool.
Is #a39895 readable on white or black?
#a39895 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.