#A85D6D Hex Color
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#a85d6d is a dusty, unsaturated red with a matte finish. This muted tone lacks the intensity of primary red, making it effective for understated branding or softer UI elements. Because it provides sufficient contrast for small text, designers often use this hex code as a secondary color rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal grays to ground its inherent warmth.
Questions about #a85d6d
What is #a85d6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a85d6d is rgb(168, 93, 109), in HSL hsl(347, 30%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 35%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a85d6d?
This color thrives alongside cool-toned neutrals and desaturated earthy hues, which balance its inherent pinkish warmth. It creates a harmonious palette when combined with sage greens or slate blues, as these contrast the red undertone without overwhelming the muted, matte character of the base color.
Is #a85d6d readable on white or black?
#a85d6d has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.