#A45955 Hex Color
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#a45955 is a dusty, unsaturated red with a matte finish. This mellow tone avoids the aggression of bright reds, making it a reliable choice for warm, grounded UI backgrounds. It pairs well with soft creams or warm grays for an understated look. Because it offers good contrast, white text remains readable against this hex code, ensuring accessibility in both body copy and headers.
Questions about #a45955
What is #a45955 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a45955 is rgb(164, 89, 85), in HSL hsl(3, 32%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 48%, 36%.
How does #a45955 perform in user interface design?
#a45955 acts as a sophisticated, grounded alternative to aggressive bright reds, offering high readability for white text. Its desaturated quality makes it an excellent choice for calm headers or background accents where you need warmth without overwhelming visual noise.
What colors pair well with #a45955?
Is #a45955 readable on white or black?
#a45955 has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.