#A8747D Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated red feels muted and remarkably calm. Because #a8747d is so low in chroma, it works best as a supporting background or a secondary accent rather than a primary shade. It pairs well with charcoal or soft grays to maintain readability. The hex code #a8747d provides enough contrast to support small black body text for accessible, minimal UI designs.
Questions about #a8747d
What is #a8747d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8747d is rgb(168, 116, 125), in HSL hsl(350, 23%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 26%, 34%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
How should I use #a8747d in a UI design?
#a8747d serves best as a supporting background or secondary accent rather than a primary shade. It maintains strong readability against neutral backdrops and provides enough contrast to support small, black body text in clean, minimal interfaces.
What colors pair well with #a8747d?
This muted red pairs effectively with charcoal or soft grays to maintain balance and readability. Because the color is low in chroma, it grounds easily against dark neutrals while still offering a distinct, professional warmth.
Is #a8747d readable on white or black?
#a8747d has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.45:1 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.