#A69695 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted tone leans toward an ashy red with significant gray undertones. Because it sits in a desaturated mid-tone range, #a69695 works best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant primary color. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoals, as the hex code offers enough contrast to maintain legibility against black text in UI designs.
Questions about #a69695
What is #a69695 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a69695 is rgb(166, 150, 149), in HSL hsl(4, 9%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 10%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Where does #a69695 work best in UI design?
#a69695 functions best as a neutral background or secondary accent rather than a primary call-to-action color. It provides excellent legibility when paired with charcoal or deep neutral typography, making it a sophisticated choice for minimalist web interfaces.
Is #a69695 considered a warm or cool tone?
While #a69695 technically belongs to the red hue family, its significant gray undertones strip away much of the expected warmth, leaving it as a cool, muted, and sophisticated neutral. This balance prevents it from feeling too vibrant or overwhelming in large spaces.
Is #a69695 readable on white or black?
#a69695 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.41:1 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.