#A66D5E Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #a66d5e is a dusty reddish tone with ashy brown undertones and low saturation. Its matte finish suits supporting elements, food branding, romance, and caution accents without the force of vivid red. Pair it with deep navy or warm cream. Black text reaches about a 5:1 contrast ratio here, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #a66d5e
What is #a66d5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a66d5e is rgb(166, 109, 94), in HSL hsl(12, 29%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 43%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a66d5e?
Deep navy and warm cream pair well with #a66d5e, balancing its dusty red warmth with cool depth and light, soft contrast. Use navy for grounded accents and cream for welcoming backgrounds.
Is #a66d5e a warm or cool color?
#a66d5e reads as a warm, muted reddish brown because its red base is softened by ashy brown undertones and low saturation. That subdued warmth creates an earthy, matte mood rather than the energy of vivid red.
Is #a66d5e readable on white or black?
#a66d5e has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.