#A66166 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #a66166 is a dusty red with a matte rose-brown cast and restrained saturation. Its mellow character suits supporting backgrounds, editorial panels, romance branding, and understated accents where vivid red feels too forceful. Use it as a secondary tone rather than a dominant field, and pair it with charcoal or cream. White text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #a66166.
Questions about #a66166
What is #a66166 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a66166 is rgb(166, 97, 102), in HSL hsl(356, 28%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 39%, 35%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a66166?
#a66166 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, cream for a softer editorial palette, and muted blue-green for restrained complementary tension, while its dusty warmth also sits comfortably beside soft beige and dark navy. Keep it as a supporting tone.
Where does #a66166 work best in a design?
#a66166 works best as a supporting color in editorial panels, romance branding, food packaging, and sports accents where muted warmth adds energy without the urgency of vivid red to a layout. It also suits large labels and interface sections more than fine detail.
Is #a66166 readable on white or black?
#a66166 has a 4.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.