#A69894 Hex Color
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#a69894 is a muted, ashy red with dusty rose and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a restrained, weathered feel rather than strong urgency or passion. Use it as a supporting tone in branding or editorial layouts, pairing it with charcoal or cream. The hex code #a69894 also supports clear black text at about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #a69894
What is #a69894 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a69894 is rgb(166, 152, 148), in HSL hsl(13, 9%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 11%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a69894?
#a69894 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, cream for a softer look, and muted dusty rose or taupe for a cohesive palette, while deep blue-green accents add stronger contrast without overpowering its weathered character.
Is #a69894 warm or cool?
#a69894 reads as a warm-leaning neutral because its muted red and dusty rose base soften the gray undertone, giving it a calm, weathered feel rather than the sharper energy of a vivid rose or red.
Is #a69894 readable on white or black?
#a69894 has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.54:1 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.