#A8847C Hex Color
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Not every red shouts. #a8847c is a dusty, ashy shade that sits closer to clay than crimson, its low saturation keeping everything matte and calm. It reads best as a supporting tone, pairing well with deep teal or charcoal rather than stark white, which can wash it out. Black text clears AA on it at about 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code #a8847c suits packaging and quiet branding.
Questions about #a8847c
What is #a8847c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8847c is rgb(168, 132, 124), in HSL hsl(11, 20%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 26%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a8847c?
Deep teal and charcoal both make #a8847c look richer without competing with its muted tone. Cream works too, though stark white can flatten it.
Is #a8847c readable on white or black?
#a8847c has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.