#806466 Hex Color

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#806466 is a dark, dusty red with ashy mauve-brown undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, dim quality feels restrained rather than vivid, making it useful as a supporting tone in romantic, editorial, or caution-focused palettes. Use the hex code #806466 for large type or accents, since broad backgrounds can feel heavy. White text provides about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio here.

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What is #806466 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #806466 is rgb(128, 100, 102), in HSL hsl(356, 12%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 20%, 50%.

What colors pair well with #806466?

#806466 pairs well with charcoal, warm ivory, muted sage, and desaturated navy, giving its dusty red base structure without making the palette feel loud in branding, editorial layouts, or interface accents. Use warm ivory for softness and charcoal or navy for stronger definition.

Is #806466 readable on white or black?

#806466 has a 5.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

#806466 Hex Color

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