#A7666D Hex Color
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#a7666d is a dusty, unsaturated red with a matte finish. This muted tone provides a calm, understated alternative to brighter, aggressive reds. It works best as a supporting element or subtle background rather than a main focus. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal grays to avoid a muddy look. Because black text offers a 4.8:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable for body text.
Questions about #a7666d
What is #a7666d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a7666d is rgb(167, 102, 109), in HSL hsl(354, 27%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 35%, 35%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a7666d for a balanced palette?
Is #a7666d readable on white or black?
#a7666d has a 4.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.76:1 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.