#A66094 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #a66094 is a dusty magenta with restrained saturation and a slightly cool, plum-rose undertone. Its softened lightness gives designs a calm, tender feel without turning sugary. Use it as a supporting tone for cosmetics, intimate products, fashion, or floral packaging. Black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #a66094
What is #a66094 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a66094 is rgb(166, 96, 148), in HSL hsl(315, 28%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 11%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a66094?
#a66094 pairs well with charcoal for readable type and warm cream for a softer palette, while muted olive adds an earthy counterpoint without making the dusty magenta feel brighter than it is.
Is #a66094 readable on white or black?
#a66094 has a 4.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.72:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.