#A5847E Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#a5847e is a muted, dusty red with warm brown and ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, understated mood while retaining enough red to suggest energy and passion. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, romance, or food design, paired with charcoal or dark olive. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #a5847e.
Questions about #a5847e
What is #a5847e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5847e is rgb(165, 132, 126), in HSL hsl(9, 18%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 24%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a5847e?
#a5847e pairs well with charcoal, olive, cream, and warm white because its dusty red base balances dark neutrals and softened earthy tones across branding, packaging, and editorial layouts without overpowering its muted character. Use darker pairings for grounded contrast and lighter neutrals for a softer, more spacious look.
Does #a5847e read as warm or cool?
#a5847e reads warm overall because its muted red base is supported by brown undertones, while the ashy gray component keeps it from feeling bright or orange in most applications and across digital interfaces. That balance suits calm, mature palettes better than highly saturated warm schemes.
Is #a5847e readable on white or black?
#a5847e has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.