#A69A96 Hex Color

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#a69a96 is a muted, ashy red with dusty brown undertones and an almost gray appearance. Its low saturation creates a restrained, weathered mood, making it useful as a supporting tone in branding and editorial layouts. Pair it with deep navy or soft cream; black text remains highly readable against this color. The hex code is #a69a96.

Questions about #a69a96

What is #a69a96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a69a96 is rgb(166, 154, 150), in HSL hsl(15, 8%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 10%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a69a96?
Deep navy and soft cream pair especially well with #a69a96, balancing its dusty red-brown base with contrast and warmth. Use navy for stronger definition and cream for a quieter, editorial palette.
Is #a69a96 readable on white or black?
#a69a96 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.68:1 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.