#A8666D

A medium, muted red closely aligning with Rosybrown.

About #A8666D

The precise color #A8666D is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Rosybrown. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(168, 102, 109).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 39% M, 35% Y, and 34% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A8666D
RGB168, 102, 109
HSL353.6°, 27.5%, 52.9%
CMYK0%, 39%, 35%, 34%
HSV353.6°, 39.3%, 65.9%
LAB50.6, 27.4, 7.4
XYZ23.7, 18.9, 16.9
Decimal11036269

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.79:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.19:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.07:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A8666D; }
.text-color { color: #A8666D; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A8666D; }

Similar Colors

Rosybrown
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