#A47F78 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red appears faded and matte, landing somewhere between a terracotta and a clay. Because it is highly unsaturated, #a47f78 acts as a sophisticated neutral rather than a loud accent. It works best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 color palette, especially when paired against crisp charcoal or warm off-white, as black text reads clearly against its surface.
Questions about #a47f78
What is #a47f78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a47f78 is rgb(164, 127, 120), in HSL hsl(10, 19%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 27%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #a47f78 in a design?
How does #a47f78 function in a color palette?
This color acts as a supportive neutral rather than a vibrant focal point, making it ideal for the 60% base portion of a 60/30/10 rule. It brings warmth to minimalist schemes while maintaining a professional, non-distracting appearance for UI elements.
Is #a47f78 readable on white or black?
#a47f78 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.88:1 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.