Delicate Prunus
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Delicate Prunus is a muted, dusty brick red that feels grounded and rustic. The hex code #a95c68 offers enough contrast for white body text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements. Use it as a secondary accent rather than a full page background to avoid a muddy look. This shade pairs well with soft, off-white neutrals for a balanced aesthetic in traditional design projects.
Questions about Delicate Prunus
What is the hex code for Delicate Prunus?
Delicate Prunus is #a95c68. In RGB that is rgb(169, 92, 104), in HSL hsl(351, 31%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 38%, 34%.
How should I use #a95c68 in a website design?
Use Delicate Prunus as a deliberate secondary accent rather than a full page background to avoid a muddy aesthetic. It maintains strong readability against light backgrounds, making it ideal for call-to-action buttons, borders, or subtle decorative elements in traditional design schemes.
What colors pair well with #a95c68?
Pair this dusty brick red with soft, off-white neutrals to maintain a balanced, sophisticated aesthetic. For more contrast, you can integrate deep shades like charcoal or soft grays to create a clean, grounded look that avoids appearing too cluttered or visually heavy.
Is Delicate Prunus readable on white or black?
Delicate Prunus has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.