#D6A697 Hex Color
A warm and grounded muted dusty red
This muted, dusty red brings a warm and grounded feel to design palettes. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as a supporting tone or background rather than a primary brand color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to anchor the softness. The hex code for this color is #d6a697, and it offers excellent readability with black text overlays.
Questions about #d6a697
What is #d6a697 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6a697 is rgb(214, 166, 151), in HSL hsl(14, 43%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 29%, 16%.
What colors pair best with #d6a697 for a balanced palette?
This muted red works best when anchored by high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which emphasize its warmth. For a softer look, pair it with off-white or cream to keep the overall aesthetic light and airy.
Does #d6a697 work well for text in digital interfaces?
Yes, #d6a697 provides excellent readability when used as a background color with black or very dark gray text. However, avoid using this shade as a text color on light backgrounds, as it lacks the necessary contrast for accessibility compliance.
Is #d6a697 readable on white or black?
#d6a697 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.76:1 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.