#A8748A Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated pink feels grounded and mature. Because it lacks high chroma, #a8748a functions better as a supporting background or muted accent than a primary brand color. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, modern palette. The hex code is #a8748a, and it offers enough contrast to maintain legibility with standard black body text.
Questions about #a8748a
What is #a8748a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8748a is rgb(168, 116, 138), in HSL hsl(335, 23%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 18%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a8748a?
Is #a8748a a warm or cool tone?
#a8748a reads as a warm-leaning neutral because of its pink base, though the high level of desaturation pulls it toward a cooler, more clinical mood. Its muted appearance prevents it from feeling overly vibrant or overwhelming in professional spaces.
Is #a8748a readable on white or black?
#a8748a has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.