#D6AAAB Hex Color

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A dusty pink with gray undertones. #d6aaab is warm but very unsaturated, so it reads mellow rather than bold. It flatters deep navy and plum far better than white, which washes it out. Black text sits on top at about 10.2:1 contrast, making this hex code a safe pick for pastel UI backgrounds.

Questions about #d6aaab

What is #d6aaab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d6aaab is rgb(214, 170, 171), in HSL hsl(359, 35%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 20%, 16%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d6aaab?
Deep navy, plum, and charcoal all sharpen its muted warmth. Pure white next to it is the weaker choice, since the small contrast between them makes both shades look washed out.
Is #d6aaab readable on white or black?
#d6aaab has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.19:1 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.