#A86B6B Hex Color
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This red skips the fireworks. #a86b6b is a dusty, matte red with gray undertones, closer to faded brick than candy apple. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow, which makes it a strong supporting tone rather than a loud base. It looks sharper next to deep teal and softer next to cream, and it turns muddy when paired with bright oranges. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.0:1, so it can carry small body copy.
Questions about #a86b6b
What is #a86b6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a86b6b is rgb(168, 107, 107), in HSL hsl(0, 26%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 36%, 34%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a86b6b?
Deep teal and cream flatter #a86b6b best. Teal sharpens its warm, dusty edge, while cream softens it into a gentle palette. Avoid bright orange and pink, since they blur the muted character of the red.
Is #a86b6b readable on white or black?
#a86b6b has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 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.