#A4838F Hex Color
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This is not candy pink. The hex code #a4838f is a dusty, grayed mauve with very little saturation, closer to weathered plaster than blossom. That low chroma suits a supporting role: a 30% backdrop for charcoal type, which it contrasts at about 6.2:1, enough for small body text. Pair it with deep teal for contrast, and skip wide fields where it can read muddy.
Questions about #a4838f
What is #a4838f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4838f is rgb(164, 131, 143), in HSL hsl(338, 15%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 13%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a4838f?
Deep teal and charcoal make #a4838f look cleaner by contrast, while warm creams tend to flatten it. For a softer take on a classic pairing, try it with navy instead of black.
Is #a4838f readable on white or black?
#a4838f has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.