#A79A91 Hex Color
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#a79a91 is a dusty, desaturated neutral with a hint of terracotta. Because of its muted character, it functions best as a supporting background rather than a main accent. It pairs well with deep charcoal greys for a grounded, modern palette. With an excellent contrast ratio, the hex code #a79a91 works perfectly for body text when paired with black type.
Questions about #a79a91
What is #a79a91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a79a91 is rgb(167, 154, 145), in HSL hsl(25, 11%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 13%, 35%.
How can #a79a91 be effectively used in a design system?
This muted, desaturated neutral works best as a supporting background element rather than a high-impact accent. It provides a grounded, organic feel when paired with deep charcoal text, creating a modern palette that maintains excellent readability and visual comfort for users.
Is #a79a91 readable on white or black?
#a79a91 has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.67:1 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.