#A45C6E Hex Color
Dusty pink with a mellow, matte finish
#a45c6e is a dusty, muted pink with warm gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a bold accent. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast that flatters its softness. White text hits about 4.8:1 on this hex code, enough to pass AA behind small body text.
Questions about #a45c6e
What is #a45c6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a45c6e is rgb(164, 92, 110), in HSL hsl(345, 28%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 33%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a45c6e?
Deep teal, charcoal, and dark navy all give #a45c6e the contrast its muted tone needs. Cream and soft taupe suit gentler, tonal palettes.
Is #a45c6e readable on white or black?
#a45c6e has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.