#A88F88 Hex Color
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#a88f88 is a dusty, muted shade that leans toward a stony red. It lacks the intensity of a primary red, making it a sophisticated neutral for large interface areas. This color works well as a background because it maintains high contrast with black text. Pair it with soft cream or dark charcoal to ground your design palette without appearing overly saturated or muddy.
Questions about #a88f88
What is #a88f88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a88f88 is rgb(168, 143, 136), in HSL hsl(13, 16%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 19%, 34%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What design styles suit #a88f88 best?
This muted tone thrives in minimal, earthy, or wellness-focused branding where you need a soft background that avoids being overly aggressive. Pair #a88f88 with charcoal to ensure text remains readable and professional, or use soft creams to heighten its organic feel.
Does #a88f88 read as warm or cool?
#a88f88 reads as a warm, grounded neutral because of its underlying red and brown pigments. While it lacks the saturation of vibrant tones, its stony character maintains enough warmth to prevent designs from feeling clinical or stark in large, empty spaces.
Is #a88f88 readable on white or black?
#a88f88 has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.