#A49495 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty red with strong grey undertones, #a49495 acts as a sophisticated, grounded neutral. Because of its desaturated character, it avoids the typical intensity of brighter reds, making it an excellent base color for editorial layouts. It pairs surprisingly well with sage green or deep charcoal. The hex code for this ashy shade is #a49495, which offers strong contrast for black text in UI design.
Questions about #a49495
What is #a49495 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a49495 is rgb(164, 148, 149), in HSL hsl(356, 8%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 9%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #a49495?
#a49495 works exceptionally well when paired with deep charcoal greys for a high-contrast neutral look, or soft sage greens to enhance its natural, earthy red quality. These combinations create a balanced, professional palette that feels both grounded and modern.
Is #a49495 considered a warm or cool neutral?
#a49495 reads as a warm-leaning neutral due to its red base, but the significant grey desaturation cools it down considerably. This makes it versatile enough to act as a bridge between warm and cool color schemes without dominating the space.
Is #a49495 readable on white or black?
#a49495 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.