#A79493 Hex Color
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The hex code #a79493 produces a dusty red with a strong gray cast, closer to rosy taupe than true red. Its low saturation softens red’s usual urgency, making it a steady supporting tone rather than a loud accent. It pairs well with deep navy, and black text reads clearly on it at about 7.3:1.
Questions about #a79493
What is #a79493 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a79493 is rgb(167, 148, 147), in HSL hsl(3, 10%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 12%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a79493?
Deep navy and charcoal sharpen its warmth, while cream keeps the palette soft. Avoid bright reds and oranges nearby, since they make #a79493 look muddy by comparison.
What mood does #a79493 convey?
It carries red's warmth but reads calm, because heavy gray strips away the intensity. Expect an earthy, dusty mood closer to faded rose than alarm-red, useful where energy needs restraint.
Is #a79493 readable on white or black?
#a79493 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.30:1 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.