#A95B74 Hex Color

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Reach for #a95b74 when a design needs a dusty pink that stays soft without turning saccharine. This muted, warm shade works best as a supporting tone, flattered by deep plum and warm cream accents. Its hex code sits at a mid lightness, so white text clears AA contrast at about 4.7:1, making it a safe pick for buttons and quiet backgrounds.

Questions about #a95b74

What is #a95b74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a95b74 is rgb(169, 91, 116), in HSL hsl(341, 31%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 31%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a95b74?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm cream all pair well with #a95b74, since its low saturation lets richer neighbors stand out. Bright citrus tones make it read muddy, so keep those out of the palette.
Is #a95b74 readable on white or black?
#a95b74 has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.