#A98384 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty red with strong ashy undertones, #a98384 appears desaturated and matte. This chalky shade works best as a supporting tone in a design, as it can look muddy when used as a full-page background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays for a sophisticated contrast. The hex code #a98384 maintains enough accessibility for small black text, making it useful for structured interface elements.
Questions about #a98384
What is #a98384 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a98384 is rgb(169, 131, 132), in HSL hsl(358, 18%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 22%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #a98384?
#a98384 works exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, modern contrast. Because it is a muted, desaturated shade, it also complements neutral off-whites or soft beige tones, which help ground its dusty red qualities without overwhelming the overall design scheme.
Is #a98384 suitable for interface design?
Yes, #a98384 maintains enough inherent darkness to be used for small black text, which ensures good readability in structured interface elements. Its matte, desaturated nature makes it a great choice for supporting buttons or secondary background accents where you want professional, non-distracting colors.
Is #a98384 readable on white or black?
#a98384 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.