#A87070 Hex Color

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With its dusty, ashy finish and warm red undertones, #a87070 feels mellow rather than loud. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for romance, food, or sports branding, especially beside deep navy or soft cream. Use black text for accessible body copy, since its roughly 5.2:1 contrast meets WCAG AA.

Questions about #a87070

What is #a87070 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a87070 is rgb(168, 112, 112), in HSL hsl(0, 24%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 33%, 34%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #a87070?
Deep navy, soft cream, and muted sage pair well with #a87070, balancing its dusty warmth without overpowering it. Use navy for contrast, cream for a gentle palette, and sage for a quieter, natural accent.
Is #a87070 readable on white or black?
#a87070 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.