#A75E59 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, #a75e59 is a warm, matte red with soft brown undertones and low saturation. Its restrained lightness brings understatement rather than sharp drama, while still suggesting energy, passion, and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, charcoal, or navy in branding, food, romance, and sports designs. White text provides about 4.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #a75e59.
Questions about #a75e59
What is #a75e59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a75e59 is rgb(167, 94, 89), in HSL hsl(4, 31%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 47%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a75e59?
Is #a75e59 a warm or cool color?
#a75e59 reads as a warm red because its muted red base carries soft brown undertones, giving it an earthy, matte character rather than the crisp, blue-leaning feel of a cool red.
Where does #a75e59 work well in design?
Use #a75e59 as a supporting accent in branding, food packaging, editorial layouts, and sports graphics when you want energy softened by a grounded, understated feel. It pairs especially well with cream backgrounds and dark navy details.
Is #a75e59 readable on white or black?
#a75e59 has a 4.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.