#D4A2A6 Hex Color
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Designers reach for the hex code #d4a2a6 in spring packaging, baby products, and soft romantic themes. It’s a dusty pastel red with gray undertones, so red’s energy reads mellow instead of loud. It works as a dominant background since black text hits about 9.5:1 contrast. Pair it with deep navy; plain white can wash it out.
Questions about #d4a2a6
What is #d4a2a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d4a2a6 is rgb(212, 162, 166), in HSL hsl(355, 37%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 22%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #d4a2a6?
Deep navy, charcoal, and muted olive all give #d4a2a6 more contrast than white does. Its gray undertone also lets it sit comfortably beside other dusty tones like sage and mauve without clashing.
Is #d4a2a6 readable on white or black?
#d4a2a6 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.51:1 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.