#A5928C Hex Color
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#a5928c is an ashy, dusty red with warm taupe and soft gray undertones. Its low saturation gives it a restrained, weathered mood rather than vivid urgency, while the reddish base still suggests warmth and feeling. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in branding, interiors, and editorial layouts, but can look muddy across large flat areas. Black text has about 7.1:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #a5928c
What is #a5928c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5928c is rgb(165, 146, 140), in HSL hsl(14, 12%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 15%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a5928c?
#a5928c pairs well with charcoal, muted navy, olive, and warm cream, giving its dusty red base clearer definition without making the palette feel loud; use charcoal for text, navy for depth, and cream in small areas.
Is #a5928c readable on white or black?
#a5928c has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.09:1 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.