#C6A6A0 Hex Color
A dusty muted red with earthy warmth
This dusty, unsaturated red reads like a soft terracotta with strong ashy undertones. Because it lacks the intensity of primary red, #c6a6a0 works best as a muted accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with charcoal gray or deep slate blue to create sophisticated contrast. With high readability against black text, it serves as a functional choice for elegant UI elements or subdued branding.
Questions about #c6a6a0
What is #c6a6a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c6a6a0 is rgb(198, 166, 160), in HSL hsl(9, 25%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 19%, 22%.
What colors pair best with the muted tone of #c6a6a0?
#c6a6a0 creates a sophisticated balance when paired with deep, cool neutrals like charcoal or slate blue. These high-contrast combinations ground the dusty red, making it feel intentional and elegant rather than washed out in your layout.
How does #c6a6a0 perform in digital interface design?
Because #c6a6a0 lacks the high saturation of primary red, it serves as an excellent, readable choice for secondary UI elements like buttons or notification badges. It provides enough warmth to draw attention without overwhelming the user like a brighter, more aggressive red would.
Is #c6a6a0 readable on white or black?
#c6a6a0 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.