#A79B9D Hex Color
A sophisticated muted pink with grey depth
#a79b9d is a muted, dusty pink with distinct grey undertones. It sits in a neutral space, making it a sophisticated alternative to standard pastels. Because it is low in saturation, this shade works best as a supporting tone in a larger palette. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue for balance. The hex code for this ashy pink is #a79b9d.
Questions about #a79b9d
What is #a79b9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a79b9d is rgb(167, 155, 157), in HSL hsl(350, 6%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 6%, 35%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a79b9d?
#a79b9d excels when paired with high-contrast, cooler neutrals that prevent it from looking washed out. Consider combining this shade with deep charcoal or cool slate blue to anchor its soft, muted character in a professional palette.
Does #a79b9d read as a warm or cool color?
While it originates from the red family, #a79b9d functions as a cool-leaning neutral due to its heavy grey saturation. This desaturated quality shifts it away from traditional, vibrant warmth, making it feel more like a structural, architectural tone.
Is #a79b9d readable on white or black?
#a79b9d has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.81:1 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.