#A57C89 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted pink carries a distinct ashy undertone that feels grounded rather than playful. Because it is highly unsaturated, #a57c89 works best as a supporting tone in a palette, especially when paired with slate gray or deep charcoal. While it provides enough contrast for readable black text, avoid using it as a dominant background to prevent the design from looking muddy or washed out.
Questions about #a57c89
What is #a57c89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a57c89 is rgb(165, 124, 137), in HSL hsl(341, 19%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 17%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #a57c89?
Is #a57c89 suitable for text on a white background?
The hex color #a57c89 generally lacks the necessary contrast ratio to meet WCAG accessibility standards for small body text on white. It is much better suited for UI accents, borders, or large header typography where readability requirements are less strict.
Is #a57c89 readable on white or black?
#a57c89 has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.