#A97A7A Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #a97a7a is a dusty red with ashy undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its softened energy suits romance, food branding, sports, and caution accents without feeling loud. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or navy. Black text has about 5.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #a97a7a
What is #a97a7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a97a7a is rgb(169, 122, 122), in HSL hsl(0, 21%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 28%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a97a7a?
Does #a97a7a read as warm or cool?
#a97a7a reads as a warm, muted red because its dusty red base carries earthy brown and ashy undertones rather than blue. The low saturation softens its emotional intensity, making it feel settled and understated instead of vivid or dramatic.
Is #a97a7a readable on white or black?
#a97a7a has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 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.