#DDA6A5 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red offers a mellow alternative to more saturated pinks and terracottas. Because #dda6a5 is so unsaturated, it functions effectively as a neutral background rather than an aggressive accent. It pairs beautifully with slate grays or deep forest greens to ground its warmth. With a strong 10.1:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains highly readable for body text in digital interfaces.
Questions about #dda6a5
What is #dda6a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #dda6a5 is rgb(221, 166, 165), in HSL hsl(1, 45%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 25%, 13%.
How should I use #dda6a5 in digital interfaces?
Because #dda6a5 maintains excellent contrast against black text, it functions effectively as a sophisticated, soft background color. It serves as a grounded, readable alternative to harsh whites or grays, making it ideal for UI surfaces in wellness or lifestyle apps.
What colors pair well with the dusty tone of #dda6a5?
This muted red balances perfectly with deep, cool-toned neutrals like slate gray or forest green. These pairings ground the warmth of #dda6a5, preventing the composition from feeling too pink or saturated while maintaining a professional, modern aesthetic.
Is #dda6a5 readable on white or black?
#dda6a5 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.07:1 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.