#DDA6A2 Hex Color
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A light, dusty reddish tone, the hex code #dda6a2 has warm undertones and very low saturation. Its softened, ashy finish suggests gentleness and youthful energy without feeling loud. Use it as a background for spring, baby, or romance designs, pairing it with charcoal or deep brown. Black text reaches about a 10.1:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #dda6a2
What is #dda6a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dda6a2 is rgb(221, 166, 162), in HSL hsl(4, 46%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 27%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #dda6a2?
#dda6a2 pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, cream, and muted sage because its dusty warmth benefits from grounded neutrals and soft, natural contrast against its low-saturation reddish base. These combinations suit gentle branding, romantic layouts, and spring-focused designs without making the palette feel overly bright.
Does #dda6a2 have warm or cool undertones?
#dda6a2 reads as a warm, dusty reddish pink because its red channel is slightly stronger than its green and blue channels, while low saturation softens the result into a gentle, ashy rose.
Is #dda6a2 readable on white or black?
#dda6a2 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.05:1 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.