#A49796 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #a49796 is a dusty reddish tone with strong gray undertones and low saturation. Its softened character suits supporting roles in romance, food, fashion, and editorial branding, where vivid red feels too forceful. Pair it with charcoal or warm ivory, though it can look muddy at large sizes. Black text reads clearly on this color, and its hex code is #a49796.
Questions about #a49796
What is #a49796 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a49796 is rgb(164, 151, 150), in HSL hsl(4, 7%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 9%, 36%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a49796?
Does #a49796 look warm or cool?
#a49796 reads as a warm, muted red because its red channel is slightly stronger than its green and blue channels, while low saturation and heavy gray influence soften the warmth into a dusty, restrained appearance.
Is #a49796 readable on white or black?
#a49796 has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.44:1 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.