#A99490 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red has a distinct grey undertone that softens its impact. Because it is desaturated, #a99490 works well as a grounding neutral for modern branding or UI backgrounds rather than a primary accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or slate blues. With strong contrast against black text, it offers excellent readability for body copy while maintaining a sophisticated, understated mood.
Questions about #a99490
What is #a99490 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a99490 is rgb(169, 148, 144), in HSL hsl(10, 13%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 15%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a99490?
#a99490 works beautifully with deep charcoal or slate blues to create a high-contrast, professional look. You can also pair it with soft off-whites or muted earth tones to maintain a sophisticated and balanced color palette.
Is #a99490 readable on white or black?
#a99490 has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.