#A47786 Hex Color
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#a47786 is a warm, dusty pink with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, ashy quality suits supporting elements, cosmetics, romance, and soft fashion palettes. Use it with deep navy or espresso as a restrained accent rather than a dominant background. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #a47786.
Questions about #a47786
What is #a47786 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a47786 is rgb(164, 119, 134), in HSL hsl(340, 20%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 18%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a47786?
Is #a47786 warm or cool?
#a47786 reads warm overall because its muted pink base carries a subtle red influence, while gray undertones soften the color and keep it from feeling bright, sugary, or overly sweet. It conveys quiet romance and an understated, ashy mood.
Does #a47786 work with black text?
Black text on #a47786 generally provides strong readability, with approximately a 5.6:1 contrast ratio, which passes WCAG AA for normal-sized text; still test your exact font, weight, and surrounding colors before finalizing an accessible design.
Is #a47786 readable on white or black?
#a47786 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.