#A66771 Hex Color
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#a66771 is a warm, dusty red with low saturation and a matte, mellow appearance. Its softened intensity suits supporting elements in branding, romance, food, and sports designs. Pair it with cream and charcoal for a grounded palette. Black text provides about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #a66771.
Questions about #a66771
What is #a66771 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a66771 is rgb(166, 103, 113), in HSL hsl(350, 26%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 32%, 35%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a66771?
#a66771 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and soft sage, balancing its warm dusty-red base without overpowering it. Use cream for softness, charcoal for structure, and sage for a muted natural contrast.
Is #a66771 warm or cool?
#a66771 reads as a warm color because its muted red base carries a rosy, earthy character rather than a blue or violet cast. Its low saturation softens that warmth, creating a mellow, understated appearance.
Is #a66771 readable on white or black?
#a66771 has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 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.