#A98A80 Hex Color
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Reach for #a98a80 when a palette needs warmth without shouting. This hex code describes a dusty, ashy red with just enough pigment to read as color rather than plain brown. Its low saturation makes it a strong supporting tone beside deep teal or charcoal, and black text stays readable on it, passing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #a98a80
What is #a98a80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a98a80 is rgb(169, 138, 128), in HSL hsl(15, 19%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 24%, 34%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a98a80?
Deep teal and charcoal make #a98a80 feel richer, since cool tones offset its warm rosy undertone. Cream and olive also work for softer, earthy palettes. Avoid pure white next to it, which washes the color out.
Is #a98a80 readable on white or black?
#a98a80 has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.63:1 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.