#A89694 Hex Color
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A dusty rosy taupe, #a89694 sits between mauve and grey with a soft red undertone. Its muted saturation makes it a calm supporting tone rather than a bold base. Designers reach for this hex code in warm neutral palettes, and black text on it clears contrast for body copy.
Questions about #a89694
What is #a89694 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a89694 is rgb(168, 150, 148), in HSL hsl(6, 10%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 12%, 34%.
What does #a89694 pair with?
It flatters charcoal, deep plum, and olive. Skip bright whites, which make it look washed out.
Is #a89694 readable on white or black?
#a89694 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.