#A58080 Hex Color
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Red without the shouting. #a58080 is a dusty, ashy shade that reads closer to faded rose than alarm, its very low saturation keeping everything matte and muted. It flatters cream, olive, and deep teal but can look washed out next to bright white, so treat it as a supporting tone or background rather than a hero color. Black text on top reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #a58080
What is #a58080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a58080 is rgb(165, 128, 128), in HSL hsl(0, 17%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 22%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a58080?
Cream, olive, and deep teal all flatter #a58080, since the muted red needs neighbors with similar softness. Bright whites tend to drain it, so off-whites work better in most palettes.
Is #a58080 readable on white or black?
#a58080 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.99:1 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.