#A79697 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy red with gray and faint mauve undertones, #a79697 feels restrained rather than vivid. Its dusty, mid-light value suits romantic branding, editorial layouts, and soft sports or entertainment accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or cream, since large areas can look muddy. Black text on this hex code reaches about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a79697
What is #a79697 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a79697 is rgb(167, 150, 151), in HSL hsl(356, 9%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 10%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a79697?
#a79697 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted olive because its gray cast grounds each combination while preserving a soft red accent for packaging, editorial layouts, and understated romance-focused branding. The darker partner adds definition, while cream keeps the result approachable.
Is #a79697 readable on white or black?
#a79697 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 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.