#A96773 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated red functions as a mellow, grounded alternative to aggressive primary colors. Due to its muted character, it works effectively as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. Because the hex code #a96773 maintains a 4.9:1 contrast ratio against black text, it meets accessibility standards for body copy while adding warmth to a design palette.
Questions about #a96773
What is #a96773 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a96773 is rgb(169, 103, 115), in HSL hsl(349, 28%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 32%, 34%.
How should #a96773 be used in UI design?
Use #a96773 as a sophisticated secondary color or a muted accent rather than a dominant background. It functions effectively for body copy when paired against a neutral white background, as it maintains an accessible contrast ratio that keeps text readable.
Which colors pair well with #a96773?
Is #a96773 readable on white or black?
#a96773 has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 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.