#A86D8A Hex Color
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#a86d8a is a dusty pink with purple undertones and a matte, muted finish. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a loud accent. It flatters deep navy and olive far more than bright white. Black text reads clearly on it, passing AA for small body copy.
Questions about #a86d8a
What is #a86d8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a86d8a is rgb(168, 109, 138), in HSL hsl(331, 25%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 18%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a86d8a?
Is #a86d8a readable on white or black?
#a86d8a has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.