#A4949C Hex Color
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#a4949c is a dusty, desaturated mauve that sits firmly between grey and soft pink. Because it provides strong contrast against black text, it functions well as a readable background for web interfaces. This hex code works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant splash. Pair it with charcoal greys or deep slate blues to ground its faded, romantic aesthetic.
Questions about #a4949c
What is #a4949c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4949c is rgb(164, 148, 156), in HSL hsl(330, 8%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 5%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a4949c in a design scheme?
Does #a4949c read as a warm or cool color?
#a4949c leans toward the warmer side of the spectrum due to its mauve base, though its high grey content makes it feel quite balanced and neutral. It avoids the intense saturation of pinks, allowing it to act as a bridge between warm and cool palettes.
Is #a4949c readable on white or black?
#a4949c has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.29:1 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.