#A1566A Hex Color
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The hex code #a1566a produces a muted pink with dusty red undertones and a warm, matte finish. Its restrained saturation feels tender and understated, making it useful for cosmetics, romance branding, floral packaging, and supporting UI elements. Use it as a mid-tone accent beside cream or charcoal; white text reaches about 5.2:1 contrast for accessible body text.
Questions about #a1566a
What is #a1566a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1566a is rgb(161, 86, 106), in HSL hsl(344, 30%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 34%, 37%.
Does #a1566a read as warm or cool?
#a1566a reads as a warm, muted pink because its dusty red undertone shifts it away from blue-based pinks. Its matte, restrained character feels tender and understated rather than bright or playful.
What colors pair well with #a1566a?
#a1566a pairs well with cream and charcoal, because light cream softens its dusty warmth while dark charcoal adds definition without overpowering the muted pink, making both combinations useful for packaging, editorial layouts, and interface accents.
Is #a1566a readable on white or black?
#a1566a has a 5.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 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.