#A6637C Hex Color
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A dusty, muted pink, #a6637c offers a mellow, unsaturated warmth that avoids the sweetness of brighter tones. It functions well as a supporting background, providing enough contrast for black text to meet WCAG AA standards. This shade pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays or olive greens, making it a sophisticated choice for cosmetics or editorial design where a matte, understated character is needed.
Questions about #a6637c
What is #a6637c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6637c is rgb(166, 99, 124), in HSL hsl(338, 27%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 25%, 35%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a6637c?
Is #a6637c suitable for text against a white background?
Using #a6637c for body text on a standard white background does not meet WCAG accessibility standards for contrast. It is significantly more effective as a background color, where it can provide a grounded surface for dark gray or near-black text.
Is #a6637c readable on white or black?
#a6637c has a 4.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.69:1 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.