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#A65959 color code is #A65959. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a65959.

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#A65959 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A65959 is 0.1597. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.01:1 against white and 4.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A65959 on white5.01:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A65959 on black4.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A659595.01:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A659594.19:1AA Large

#A65959 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A65959?+
The hex code for #A65959 is #A65959. In RGB it's rgb(166, 89, 89), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #A65959?+
#A65959 in RGB is (166, 89, 89). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 89, 89).
What is the CMYK value of #A65959?+
#A65959 converts to CMYK(0%, 46%, 46%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A65959.
Is #a65959 a warm or cool color?+
#A65959 (#A65959) is a warm red — its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a65959 belong to?+
#A65959 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 0°, 30%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #a65959 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A65959 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.01:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a65959?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A65959 (#A65959) is 7522 C Terra Cotta Red, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A65959 in design

Practical guidance for using #a65959 (#A65959) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A65959 (#A65959) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a65959 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A65959 (#A65959) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A65959 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #a65959 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#A65959 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.