#A67B82
Old Rose · medium warm red
About #A67B82
#A67B82 is a muted, medium shade in the red family. On screen it is built from 65% red, 48% green and 51% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 22% yellow and 35% black. Its overall feel is warm.
Of the common colour names it is similar to Old Rose (ΔE 10.7); Rose Gold comes next. Its complementary colour, directly opposite on the colour wheel, is #7BA69F — a eucalyptus tone that gives the strongest contrast in hue.
Designers tend to use medium tones like #A67B82 for illustrations, icons and secondary elements. Black text reads best on it at 5.78:1 (a WCAG AA pass).
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Frequently asked questions
›What colour is #A67B82?
#A67B82 is a muted, medium shade in the red family. On screen it is built from 65% red, 48% green and 51% blue; for print, its CMYK mix is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 22% yellow and 35% black. Its overall feel is warm.
›What text colour should I use on #A67B82?
Use black text. Black on #A67B82 has a contrast ratio of 5.78:1 (AA).
›What colours go with #A67B82?
Its complementary colour is #7BA69F, and analogous partners are #A67B97 and #A68A7B.