#A4748A Hex Color
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Not a bright pink, #a4748a is a dusty mauve-pink with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its muted warmth works best as a supporting tone, flattered by charcoal or deep plum rather than stark white. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.4:1 contrast. It fits cosmetics, fashion accents, and soft backgrounds, though it can read muddy in large flat areas.
Questions about #a4748a
What is #a4748a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4748a is rgb(164, 116, 138), in HSL hsl(333, 21%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 16%, 36%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4748a?
Charcoal and deep plum make #a4748a look richer, while cream keeps it soft and warm. Plain white tends to wash it out, so reach for off-whites instead.
Is #a4748a readable on white or black?
#a4748a has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.