#A5605E Hex Color
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A dusty, muted red with warm brown undertones, #a5605e brings restrained energy to a palette without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, charcoal, or dark navy in branding, editorial layouts, and romance-focused designs. White text reaches about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #a5605e.
Questions about #a5605e
What is #a5605e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5605e is rgb(165, 96, 94), in HSL hsl(2, 28%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 43%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a5605e?
#a5605e pairs well with charcoal, cream, and dark navy, which balance its warm brown undertones without competing with its muted red base in branding, editorial layouts, and supporting accents. Lighter neutrals create a softer feel, while navy adds stronger contrast.
Does white text on #a5605e meet WCAG AA?
White text on #a5605e reaches about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal body text when the colors are rendered at their intended values in the final design. Recheck smaller labels and interface text separately.
Is #a5605e a warm or cool color?
#a5605e reads as a warm muted red because its brown undertones shift it toward earthy terracotta rather than a blue red or vivid scarlet, giving the shade a grounded presence instead of bright intensity. It works especially well in restrained romantic branding and editorial layouts.
Is #a5605e readable on white or black?
#a5605e has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.