Hushed Auburn Color – #a8857a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Hushed Auburn color hex code is #a8857a, and it is composed of 66% red, 52% green and 48% blue.
Hushed Auburn is a light, dull, desaturated, and warm color at 27% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.33:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Hushed Auburn color (#a8857a) against dark backgrounds.

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Hushed Auburn Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Hushed Auburn, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a8857a |
| RGB | rgb(168,133,122) |
| HSL | hsl(14,20.9%,56.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 21, 27, 34 |
| HSV | 14, 27, 66 |
| RGB % | 66, 52, 48 |
| XYZ | 28, 26.5, 22.1 |
| LAB | 58.5, 11.5, 10.9 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 27% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.33 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
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