#A86094 Hex Color
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Muted and slightly dusty, this medium magenta has gray undertones that soften its romantic character. The hex code is #a86094. It works best as a supporting tone for cosmetics, fashion, floral packaging, or intimate interfaces, especially beside deep navy or warm cream. Black text remains readable at about 4.8:1, while white can look washed out.
Questions about #a86094
What is #a86094 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a86094 is rgb(168, 96, 148), in HSL hsl(317, 29%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 12%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a86094?
Does #a86094 read as warm or cool?
#a86094 reads as a cool-leaning, muted magenta because its purple-red hue and gray undertones temper the warmth of red; the result feels romantic and subdued rather than bright, playful, or strongly saturated.
Is #a86094 readable on white or black?
#a86094 has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.