#D8A4A1 Hex Color
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A light, dusty red with warm pink undertones, #d8a4a1 has low saturation that gives it a soft, mellow presence. The hex code works well as a dominant background for spring branding, baby products, and romance-focused layouts. Pair it with charcoal or muted olive for definition; black text remains highly readable at about 9.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #d8a4a1
What is #d8a4a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d8a4a1 is rgb(216, 164, 161), in HSL hsl(3, 41%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 25%, 15%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #d8a4a1?
#d8a4a1 pairs well with charcoal, muted olive, cream, and black, adding definition while preserving its soft warmth in branding, packaging, editorial layouts, and other designs that benefit from an earthy, romantic accent.
Does #d8a4a1 read as warm or cool?
#d8a4a1 reads as a warm, muted red because its dusty pink undertones soften the red base and give it a gentle, mellow character rather than a crisp or strongly saturated appearance.
Is #d8a4a1 readable on white or black?
#d8a4a1 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.74:1 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.