What color is #A96069?

#A96069 is a medium, muted red. In RGB it is rgb(169, 96, 105), and in HSL hsl(353, 30%, 52%).

Is #A96069 accessible as text?

On white, #A96069 has a contrast ratio of 4.60:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #A96069, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #A96069?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-500 (#7C6D67).

What colors go well with #A96069?

#A96069 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #60A9A1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #A96069 below.

Is #A96069 good for buttons?

#A96069 works for buttons; white text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #A96069 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #A96069 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#A96069 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #A96069

Not just a swatch — here's how #A96069 works with other colors. Named schemes with #A96069 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A96069 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Mauve Taupe as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #A96069 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989664 Secondary #3C3833

Mauve Taupe anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #A96069 Secondary #7C4829 Surface #EBD9C1 Accent #444F39 Anchor #5A222F

Mauve Taupe plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #A96069 Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2038 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Mauve Taupe sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #A96069 Secondary #B79B9D Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Mauve Taupe is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Mauve Taupe carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #A96069 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 72/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 49/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 89/100

Very high

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 49/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 26/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 89/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #A96069

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People also use #A96069 with

Puce Beaver Verdigris Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECE1E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #A97060 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #A96069 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #A96069;
  --color-base-rgb: 169 96 105;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(57.5% 0.095 12.6);
  --color-50: #FAF5F5;
  --color-100: #F1E4E6;
  --color-200: #E2CACD;
  --color-300: #CBA4A9;
  --color-400: #B28086;
  --color-500: #956066;
  --color-600: #744E53;
  --color-700: #543B3E;
  --color-800: #38292B;
  --color-900: #231B1B;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  mauve-taupe: {
    50: '#FAF5F5',
    100: '#F1E4E6',
    200: '#E2CACD',
    300: '#CBA4A9',
    400: '#B28086',
    500: '#956066',
    600: '#744E53',
    700: '#543B3E',
    800: '#38292B',
    900: '#231B1B',
  },
}

$base: #A96069;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FAF5F5;
$base-100: #F1E4E6;
$base-200: #E2CACD;
$base-300: #CBA4A9;
$base-400: #B28086;
$base-500: #956066;
$base-600: #744E53;
$base-700: #543B3E;
$base-800: #38292B;
$base-900: #231B1B;
$base-hover: #8A4A52;
$base-subtle: #E3D2D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#A96069",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF5F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F1E4E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E2CACD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CBA4A9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B28086",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#956066",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#744E53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#543B3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#38292B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#231B1B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #A96069

Color Lab

Pairs with #A96069

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