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#A6595D color code is #A6595D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a6595d.

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#A6595D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A6595D is 0.1604. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.99:1 against white and 4.21:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A6595D on white4.99:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A6595D on black4.21:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A6595D4.99:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A6595D4.21:1AA Large

#A6595D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A6595D?+
The hex code for #A6595D is #A6595D. In RGB it's rgb(166, 89, 93), and in HSL it's hsl(357, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #A6595D?+
#A6595D in RGB is (166, 89, 93). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 89, 93).
What is the CMYK value of #A6595D?+
#A6595D converts to CMYK(0%, 46%, 44%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A6595D.
Is #a6595d a warm or cool color?+
#A6595D (#A6595D) is a warm red — its hue sits at 357° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a6595d belong to?+
#A6595D belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 357°, 30%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #a6595d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A6595D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.99:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a6595d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A6595D (#A6595D) is 7522 C Terra Cotta Red, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A6595D in design

Practical guidance for using #a6595d (#A6595D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A6595D (#A6595D) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a6595d text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A6595D (#A6595D) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A6595D flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #a6595d can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#A6595D works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.