#A68494 Hex Color
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The hex code #a68494 is a muted, ashy pink with dusty mauve undertones and low saturation. Its softened character suggests tenderness, kindness, romance, and understated sensuality, making it useful in cosmetics, fashion, floral branding, and romantic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or deep plum; black text remains readable for small body copy.
Questions about #a68494
What is #a68494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a68494 is rgb(166, 132, 148), in HSL hsl(332, 16%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 11%, 35%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a68494?
The #a68494 hex color pairs well with cream for a gentle look, deep plum for richer contrast, and charcoal for a grounded neutral, making it useful in cosmetics, floral branding, romantic packaging, and fashion palettes without overpowering its muted pink character.
Is #a68494 readable on white or black?
#a68494 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.34:1 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.