#A65D69

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A65D69?

RGB(166, 93, 105), HSL(350.1, 29.1%, 50.8%), CMYK(0.0%, 44.0%, 36.7%, 34.9%).

Q: Does #A65D69 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.78:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#A65D69 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 166, 93, 105, in HSL 350.1°, 29.1%, 50.8%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 44.0%, 36.7%, 34.9%. The nearest named color is palevioletred 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#A65D69

RGB

166, 93, 105

HSL

350.1, 29.1%, 50.8%

HSV

350.1, 44.0%, 65.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 44.0%, 36.7%, 34.9%

OKLCH

0.5655 0.0959 10.1

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: palevioletred 4

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.