#6A4A54 Hex Color
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Somewhere between faded mauve and dried rose, this dusty pink sits low in both saturation and lightness. The hex code #6a4a54 works best as a supporting tone or dark background, where its gray undertone reads moody instead of sweet. White text hits about 7.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with sage or pale peach to keep it from going muddy.
Questions about #6a4a54
What is #6a4a54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a4a54 is rgb(106, 74, 84), in HSL hsl(341, 18%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 21%, 58%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6a4a54?
Sage green, pale peach, and warm cream all lift #6a4a54 without fighting its gray undertone. For a darker palette, try deep navy or charcoal so the pink stays the softer voice. Bright saturated colors tend to make it look muddy.
Can white text sit on #6a4a54?
Yes. White text reaches roughly 7.7:1 contrast on #6a4a54, which clears the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for small body text and even meets AAA. Dark text on this shade, however, falls short and should be avoided.
Is #6a4a54 readable on white or black?
#6a4a54 has a 7.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.