#A7686F Hex Color
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This dusty rose is a muted, desaturated red with a distinct matte quality. It avoids the intensity of primary colors, offering a mellow and understated warmth instead. The hex code #a7686f works best as a supporting accent in branding or UI, providing enough contrast to keep black text readable. Pair it with soft charcoals or deep creams to avoid a washed-out look in your designs.
Questions about #a7686f
What is #a7686f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7686f is rgb(167, 104, 111), in HSL hsl(353, 26%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 34%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #a7686f for a balanced design?
Pair #a7686f with charcoal or deep neutral creams to prevent the color from appearing washed out. The muted nature of this dusty rose works best when grounded by darker, high-contrast tones that highlight its subtle, warm undertones.
Is #a7686f readable on white or black?
#a7686f has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 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.