#A96B6C Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #a96b6c has a matte, dusty quality with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its mellow red character brings restrained energy to branding, romance, food packaging, and sports graphics without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background with charcoal, cream, or dark green. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #a96b6c.
Questions about #a96b6c
What is #a96b6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a96b6c is rgb(169, 107, 108), in HSL hsl(359, 26%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 36%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a96b6c?
Pair #a96b6c with cream, charcoal, or deep green for balance; cream softens its dusty warmth, charcoal adds definition, and deep green creates muted contrast. Use the rose tone as an accent or broad background when you want restrained visual energy.
Does #a96b6c look warm or cool?
#a96b6c reads as a warm, muted red because its red hue is softened by low saturation and ashy undertones, giving the color a dusty, matte character that feels grounded rather than vivid in most palettes. It suits romantic, understated, or earthy visual systems.
Is #a96b6c readable on white or black?
#a96b6c has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.