#A4968E Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #a4968e blends a dusty orange cast with a soft gray base. Its low saturation creates an optimistic, independent feel while leaving room for playful accents. Use the hex code #a4968e as a supporting tone in autumn branding, food packaging, or construction safety palettes. Black text provides about a 7.3:1 contrast ratio for clear readability.
Questions about #a4968e
What is #a4968e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4968e is rgb(164, 150, 142), in HSL hsl(22, 11%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 13%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a4968e?
Pair #a4968e with charcoal, cream, muted sage, or deep navy for balanced palettes; terracotta can reinforce its dusty warmth without making the scheme feel too bright. Use lighter neutrals for breathing room and darker accents for definition.
Does #a4968e read as warm or cool?
It reads as a warm neutral because its muted gray base carries a dusty orange cast, though low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than vivid. That balance suits palettes needing softness without becoming strongly beige or brown.
Is #a4968e readable on white or black?
#a4968e has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.33:1 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.