#A7949E Hex Color
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This dusty mauve blends magenta with heavy grey undertones for a muted, sophisticated finish. Because it is desaturated, #a7949e works best as a supporting tone in fashion or cosmetic branding rather than a large background. It pairs well with crisp charcoal or deep plum to ground its airy feel. Black text maintains high legibility against this hex code, ensuring your design remains accessible.
Questions about #a7949e
What is #a7949e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7949e is rgb(167, 148, 158), in HSL hsl(328, 10%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 5%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
How should I use #a7949e in web design?
Use #a7949e as a supporting tone for buttons or background accents rather than large text areas. It works best in fashion or beauty branding, especially when paired with charcoal to ensure the overall layout feels grounded and visually balanced for the user.
Is #a7949e readable on white or black?
#a7949e has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 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.