#A7828B Hex Color
Sophisticated dusty pink with muted undertones
This dusty, ashy pink is incredibly muted and avoids the sweetness of traditional rose tones. Because #a7828b sits at a low saturation, it serves as a sophisticated neutral rather than a bright accent. It works best as a supporting color alongside charcoal grays or deep plums. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this shade, use it for readable UI backgrounds or subtle editorial elements.
Questions about #a7828b
What is #a7828b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7828b is rgb(167, 130, 139), in HSL hsl(345, 17%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 17%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #a7828b for a balanced design?
Is #a7828b suitable for use as a primary interface background?
Yes, because #a7828b is desaturated and ashy, it functions effectively as a sophisticated background color that avoids the visual fatigue associated with brighter roses. Ensure that any text placed on top uses a dark, high-contrast color like black or dark grey for readability.
Is #a7828b readable on white or black?
#a7828b has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.